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Iran Hints At Undersea Cable Strike As Hormuz Situations Turns Explosive After Vessel Attacks

| Apr 23, 2026, 12:07:23 AM | TOI.in

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While the world watches the missiles and the oil tankers, a silent threat is lurking beneath the waves. Iran is now shifting its gaze to the undersea data cables that power the Persian Gulf’s economy. A new warning from IRGC-linked media suggests that the Strait of Hormuz isn't just an energy chokepoint—it’s a digital one. From banking to everyday communications, the "invisible" infrastructure of the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia is now in the line of fire. Is a regional internet blackout the next phase of the 2026 war?

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