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Iran War Threatens Global Internet: Hormuz Undersea Cables at Risk

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Moneycontrol•19-03-2026, 17:50

Iran War Threatens Global Internet: Hormuz Undersea Cables at Risk

•The US-Israel-Iran conflict now poses a new risk to global internet infrastructure through undersea cables.
•The Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, critical for energy, also form the world's digital backbone with dense fiber optic networks.
•At least 17 submarine cables run through the Red Sea, and key systems like AAE-1 pass through Hormuz, supporting vast global data flows.
•Cables in the shallow Strait of Hormuz are vulnerable to damage from naval mines and military operations, with repairs difficult in conflict zones.
•India's internet is particularly at risk as many international data connections rely on these westbound routes through the Gulf region.

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