Iran mulls taking control of all 7 cables passing through Strait of Hormuz
6 hours ago
- #Internet Infrastructure
- #Strait of Hormuz
- #Geopolitics
- Iran is taking steps to gain full control over 7 undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Tehran proposes a governance model requiring permits, toll payments, and compliance with Iranian law for cable passage.
- Iran aims to exclusively assign management, repair, and maintenance of the cables to Iranian companies.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for both oil shipments and digital infrastructure, hosting key fiber-optic cables.
- These submarine cables carry about 99% of global internet traffic and are vital for cloud services and communications.
- The IRGC has previously warned it could target submarine cable infrastructure used by Gulf states.