This regulatory shift is part of a broader strategic plan to secure the maritime corridor, according to a deputy of the Parliamentary National Security Committee. The law extends control to the passage of data transmission equipment, making the movement of such technical assets conditional on the explicit permission of Iranian authorities.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Iran Mandates Tehran Approval for Data Cable Routing Through Strait of Hormuz
Geopolitics31 days ago
Senior representatives of the Iranian state approved a measure to regulate the passage of infrastructure in a key strategic waterway. This legal provision requires that any routing of data cables through the Strait of Hormuz be authorized by Tehran, as reported by the semi-official Fars news agency.
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