Iran’s widening war with the US and much of the Middle East appears to be entering a new phase. After using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage during months of military escalation, Tehran is now signalling that it could target another critical global chokepoint: the vast network of subsea internet cables running beneath the Gulf.
According to a report by CNN, Iranian lawmakers and state-linked media have discussed plans to impose fees on undersea communication cables crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The move would potentially affect some of the world’s biggest technology firms, including Google, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon.
