- Iran has threatened to target internet cables located in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Internet reaches Gulf countries through the Strait of Hormuz, which is a critical corridor.
- Iran’s report talks about using cables and data hubs to exert pressure.
- Damage to cables during war poses a risk of huge economic and communication losses.
IRGC Threats To Undersea Cable: Due to the Iran war, the supply of oil and gas has already been affected and now the internet is also in danger. Iran has now threatened that internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz may be targeted. They can be harmed intentionally or accidentally. The report of Iran’s IRGC-affiliated news agency Tasnim states that the Strait of Hormuz is not only an energy checkpoint but also a critical corridor of cables providing internet to countries like UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Let us tell you that since the beginning of the war, concerns have been raised about the safety of internet cables laid in the sea.
Many cables pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Tasnim’s report states that many major cable systems pass through the Strait of Hormuz and many countries depend on Iran for maritime internet routes. This report is being taken more as a threat than as a technical explainer. It has been told that these cables, landing stations and data hubs can also be used to create pressure during war. The report also talks about the data center infrastructure present in countries like UAE and Bahrain, damage to which can pose a threat to the economy as well as the communication system.
Fear increased after warning
Let us tell you that after this threat from Iran, the risk of damage to internet cables has increased. Iran has already targeted many digital infrastructures in the war. Iran had damaged Amazon Web Services centers in UAE and Bahrain in drone strikes.
What is the risk of cable damage in war?
Internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz handle a large portion of Internet traffic. At many places in the Strait of Hormuz the depth of the sea is only 200 feet. Internet cables laid at this depth are very easy to access and damage. If these get damaged even by mistake, the loss will be huge. Due to war, it may take a lot of time to repair them. Due to the war, it can be dangerous for the ships repairing them to go near the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
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