Iran's IRGC warns of undersea internet cable vulnerabilities in Strait of Hormuz
GlobeLetter, citing Fars News, says IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebi pointed to seven cables, including FALCON and AAE-1.
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Posts citing Fars News say IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebi warned that seven major cables run beneath the Strait of Hormuz. GlobeLetter says a successful strike could sever 70% to 90% of Gulf states' internet connectivity. It puts the cables' share of global data traffic at up to 15%, with potential ripple effects across Europe, Asia, India, Pakistan, and East Africa.
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