GLJ Research analyst Gordon Johnson on Thursday said that the Iranian government's adding Elon Musk-led SpaceX to its target list is a smart move for Tehran.
Iran To Target SpaceX?
In a post on X, Johnson said that Iran targeting SpaceX infrastructure was smart for Iranians because "the stock market melting higher is literally ALL US politicians care about." Read Also: SpaceX IPO Sends Nasdaq Futures Up 135 Points As Elon Musk's $1.77 Trillion Rocket Company Faces Scrutiny Over Starship, xAI Losses Iran targeting @SpaceX infrastructure – smart move, if you're 🇮🇷.
The stock market melting higher is literally ALL US politicians care about.
Starlink's ground stations in Israel, Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman, alongside SpaceX shareholders including the…— Gordon Johnson (@GordonJohnson19) June 11, 2026 SpaceX assets located in the region include Starlink ground stations in countries like Israel, Qatar, Jordan, the UAE and Oman.
