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Iran Threatens Undersea Internet Cables in Strait of Hormuz
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) identifies undersea communication cables as targets, potentially disrupting global internet and financial markets.
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Events
February 28, 2026: Conflict between Israel, US, and Iran begins.
Mid-March 2026: National Telecom (NT) confirms Thailand's internet backup readiness.
October 19, 2026: IRGC spokesperson speaks at an event regarding cable targets.
October 20, 2026: Foreign media reports that IRGC targets undersea cables in the Strait of Hormuz.
Who & What's Involved
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)National Telecom Public Company Limited (NT)Amazon Web Services (AWS)Supreme National Security Council of Iran
Topics
CybersecurityStrait of HormuzUndersea CablesGeopoliticsDigital Infrastructure
Locations
Strait of HormuzMusandam Peninsula, OmanThailand (Songkhla, Satun)United Arab EmiratesBahrain