Iran-linked ships have been tracked loitering near subsea internet cables in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns they may be mapping or preparing to sabotage critical undersea infrastructure. The cables are vital for regional connectivity, with four countries entirely dependent on them and one-third of India's westbound internet traffic passing through the area.
Background
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for both energy shipments and undersea telecommunications cables connecting the Middle East to Europe, Africa, and Asia. Tensions between Iran and the US/Israel have fluctuated throughout 2025-2026.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Nov 7, 2026 at 06:41 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10