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Iran threatens to cut internet cables near Strait of Hormuz
Original: Iran threatens to cut Hormuz internet cables
Iran has threatened to cut undersea internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint that carries a large share of global data traffic between the Persian Gulf and the rest of the world. The threat, reported by The Telegraph, has drawn attention as observers weigh how a disruption could affect international communications, shipping and markets amid already heightened tensions in the region.
Why now: The Strait of Hormuz carries critical global internet infrastructure, so any threat to cut the cables raises alarms about communications and economic disruption amid Iran's tensions with the West.
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