The remarks follow a series of threats from senior Iranian officials and hardliners about targeting digital infrastructure across the Persian Gulf. Mohebbi's statements, reported by Fars News, frame these submarine cables as critical targets that could disrupt international commerce and data flow.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Iran's IRGC Threatens 7 Major Internet Cables in Strait of Hormuz
Geopolitics1 day ago
Hossein Mohebbi, a representative of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, issued a warning Monday that Tehran’s adversaries should be aware of the world's reliance on undersea communications links. Seven major cables beneath the Strait of Hormuz carry nearly all global internet and business data, Mohebbi said, adding that Iran is reminding its enemies of this specific vulnerability to ensure they are aware of it.
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