Two senior Iranian security officials told Reuters that Tehran has developed a strategy to disable communications cables in the Persian Gulf and specifically intends to hinder repair efforts to lengthen the resulting outages. The plan would be triggered if the United States or Israel launch renewed military strikes against Iranian territory, with one official stating that Tehran would no longer observe “red lines” regarding targets, which would include covert military bases and undersea infrastructure.
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Iran Draws Up Detailed Plans to Attack Gulf Undersea Cables and Prevent Repairs
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