Internet to be hit next after oil and gas? Iran threatens to hit undersea cables, cloud networks in Gulf next
Tehran: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has indicated that critical digital infrastructure in the Persian Gulf, including undersea internet cables and cloud networks, could become targets amid rising tensions and a fragile ceasefire. Reports from IRGC-linked media underscore both the strategic importance and vulnerability of the regionโs digital backbone, suggesting that systems supporting global connectivity may be drawn into the conflict. Importance of Hormuz for internet and communication The Strait of Hormuz serves not only as a vital global oil route but also as a key corridor for submarine communication cables carrying internet and data traffic across continents. IRGC-linked reports…