Fears of Middle East internet cuts over Iranian threat to undersea cables in Strait of Hormuz
The National · 18 May 2026

Fears of Middle East internet cuts over Iranian threat to undersea cables in Strait of Hormuz

Undersea internet and data cables in the Strait of Hormuz could be the next casualty of the Iran conflict. Iranian media reported in recent weeks that the country would soon apply pressure in this regard and on May 9 Iran's military spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaghari said the government would “impose fees


AI Translated Summary:
The potential disruption of undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz poses significant risks to regional connectivity amid escalating tensions with Iran. This threat could have far-reaching implications for Middle Eastern countries reliant on stable internet access.


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