Iran's IRGC warns it may cut undersea internet cables in Persian Gulf
7 hours ago
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- Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned undersea data cables in the Strait of Hormuz are vulnerable to accidental or deliberate damage.
- Damage to multiple major cables could cause severe internet outages across the Persian Gulf, impacting global communications.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a critical digital artery, carrying 17%-30% of regional internet traffic and connecting Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
- These cables support AI hubs in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, backed by major tech companies, and are essential for global financial and cloud services.
- India's digital economy is heavily dependent on these cables, and disruptions could slow internet speeds, affect digital payments, and harm IT sectors.
- Alcatel Submarine Networks has issued force majeure notices due to unforeseeable events, and its installation ship is stranded off Saudi Arabia.