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Iran Prepares Plans to Sever Gulf Undersea Internet Cables

Published 10h ago · Latest report 59m ago · Military test

Affects Iran, United States, and Israel · Covered in 4 countries

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Iran prepares plans to cut undersea Gulf internet cables if renewed military conflict begins.

Tehran has prepared retaliatory plans to sever undersea internet cables in the Persian Gulf if military conflicts resume with the United States and Israel. Officials note that the global impact of such targeted disruptions on international communications could remain limited.

The threatIran drafted the infrastructure attacks as a response to potential renewed strikes by Washington and Jerusalem.
The scopeRegional internet networks face the highest risk of disruption, though global connectivity impacts may be contained.

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Why it matters

Undersea communication cables form the backbone of global internet traffic and financial transactions. Threats to this vital infrastructure raise serious concerns for international data security and regional stability.

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Tehran has formulated plans to target undersea internet cables in the Gulf region in the event of renewed military attacks from the United States and Israel.

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