Elon Musk on Trump-Modi call over Iran war: what's his role?
Elon Musk on Trump-Modi call over Iran war: what's his role?
Elon Musk reportedly joined a high-stakes call between Trump and Modi about Iran tensions, with the Strait of Hormuz at the center, leaving questions about his exact role.
Elon Musk reportedly joined a phone call between Donald Trump and Narendra Modi about the West Asia crisis and the Strait of Hormuz. The discussion was described as focusing on the escalating tensions surrounding Iran and the critical maritime lane that handles a large share of global oil shipments.
Details on Musk's exact role remain unclear. He is described as a private citizen on the call, and there is no public record of whether he spoke.
Modi's social media post emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open, secure and accessible, with leaders agreeing to stay in touch on efforts toward peace and stability.
The episode comes amid a broader backstory of shifting ties between Musk and Trump after a reported rift last year. Musk has been unusually quiet about the Iran crisis on X, though he commented on global reliance on the Strait of Hormuz with the remark 'We got lazy.' Musk's Starlink technology has been cited as a vital asset on the ground in Iran, illustrating the sometimes tangled role technology can play in real-world conflicts.
