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Iran Threatens Underwater Communication Cables in Strait of Hormuz
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Analysis of the potential global and domestic impact if Iran targets critical internet backbone cables in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Events
February 28, 2024: Conflict involving Israel, US, and Iran begins.
Mid-March 2024: National Telecom (NT) confirms backup readiness for international networks.
October 19, 2026: An Iranian publisher reports IRGC's intent to target cables at an event.
October 20, 2026: IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebi officially mentions underwater cables as targets.
Who & What's Involved
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)National Telecom Public Company Limited (NT)Amazon Web Services (AWS)Supreme National Security Council of IranTom
Topics
Cyber WarfareSubmarine CablesStrait of HormuzDigital InfrastructureGeopolitics
Locations
Strait of HormuzMusandam PeninsulaOmanUAEBahrain