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Alessio Dell'Anna

As Iran mulls tariffs on Hormuz internet cables, how might the fees threaten Europe?

In a new attempt to put the West under economic pressure, Iran is floating the idea of imposing "access fees" on undersea internet cables crossing the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could further strain global trade following the passage's blockage.

The plan was first laid out by Iran's news agency Tasnim, which is linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

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