Trump may ask Musk to help: US president mulls Starlink for Iran blackout; protests fuel crisis

US President Donald Trump plans to contact Elon Musk regarding Iran’s internet blackout. The country has been offline since January 8, 2026. This shutdown is more severe than previous ones. Even Starlink, a lifeline during past protests, is reportedly jammed. Meanwhile, Iran’s supreme leader continued posting online. Protests over rising prices began in December, leading to many deaths and arrests.