Israel-Iran War: Potential Internet Disruption and Impact on India's Digital Services
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Israel-Iran War Threatens Global Internet: India's Digital Services at Risk
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News18•11-03-2026, 19:55
Israel-Iran War Threatens Global Internet: India's Digital Services at Risk
•Escalating Gulf tensions, especially the Israel-Iran conflict, pose a threat to global internet services, not just oil supply.
•The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime route, also hosts vital undersea fiber optic cables carrying international internet data.
•Damage to these cables due to war could severely impact internet speed, video calls, and digital services in many countries, including India.
•India's international internet connectivity heavily relies on these undersea cables running through the Arabian Sea towards Gulf countries and Europe.
•Cyber experts warn of potential disruptions to banking, finance, online transactions, social media, and news platforms. Dr. Niranjan Bhusnale highlights the vulnerability of Iran-India cables.
