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Iran Plans to Disrupt Internet by Targeting Undersea Cables
Iran has reportedly developed plans to attack undersea communication cables in the Persian Gulf and obstruct their repair, according to Reuters citing Iranian sources. A senior IRGC official specifically threatened seven internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz.
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- 01Iran plans to target undersea communication cables in the Persian Gulf and hinder repairs.
- 02A senior IRGC official threatened seven major internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz.
- 03Undersea cables carry over 99% of global internet traffic, but the Hormuz route is less critical.
- 04Damage could disrupt services, with repairs potentially taking months if hindered.
- 05Israel's main internet cables are in the Mediterranean, not directly threatened by Hormuz attacks.
While these cables carry most global internet traffic, the specific route through Hormuz accounts for less than 1% of international capacity. Damage could cause significant disruptions, especially in the Gulf region, and repairs could be severely delayed, potentially lasting months.
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