Elon Musk said he will ask world governments to exempt his satellite company from sanctions imposed on Iran so the company can broadcast its signals to the Islamic Republic for the benefit of its population.
Elon Musk says he will ask world governments to exempt Starlink from the sanctions imposed on Iran so that his internet satellite company can broadcast its signals to the Islamic Republic for the benefit of its population groaning under a murderous and violent regime that shoots civilians with live fire.
Musk, the world’s richest man thanks to his control of electric car maker Tesla, wrote on Twitter that his satellite company markets “high-speed broadband Internet in remote and rural locations around the world.” Serving all seven continents of the planet, including Antarctica.
Elon Musk wants his Starlink satellite firm exempt from Iran sanctions https://t.co/3Xk33460uL pic.twitter.com/yFSAjXeEow
— New York Post (@nypost) September 20, 2022
A journalist from Germany who writes for the German broadcasting corporation DW in the Persian language, Post a response to Musk Hoping that the technology mogul will consider it. “I’m sure you won’t answer this Mr. Musk, but is it technically possible to deliver Starlink to the Iranian people?” Arfan Kasrai asked. “This could be a game changer in the future.” Musk replied: “Starlink will request an exemption from the Iranian sanctions in this regard.”
Agustin Antonetti, a human rights activist who reports on Latin America, urged Musk to seek an exemption Similar so that Starlink can provide unlimited internet access to Cuban residents. “Can you do the same for other countries under dictatorship like Cuba for example?” Antony asked. “You will save so many lives.” Musk replied “Ok.”
A grateful Antonetti followed up with a tweet praising Musk. “Starlink is hope for the fight for freedom in Latin America, we trust you, thank you very much for your help,” he wrote.
Earlier this year, Musk began providing Ukraine with access to Starlink internet satellites after Russia launched an invasion of the country and shut down internet in various parts of the country.