Iran threatens to target Strait of Hormuz cables
Regional and Jordanian concerns are mounting over Iran’s threats to target underwater internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, as an Iranian official warned that seven major cables passing through the strait could be potential targets. These cables form the backbone of data transmission between the Gulf countries and the rest of the world, affecting internet services, finance, and cloud computing. Attacking them could disrupt data flow, leading to slow internet speeds or interruptions in banking and commercial services, with an indirect impact on Jordan depending on the resilience and alternatives of the backup networks. Although submarine cable networks are designed to provide alternatives, increasing tensions raise worries about the ability of digital infrastructure to withstand threats in the Strait of Hormuz.
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