IRAN’S INTERNET HOSTAGE THREAT: Tehran Eyes Global Web Lifeline Beneath Hormuz | Times Now World

In this Times Now World News report, we break down the this topic: Iran is signaling plans to regulate and potentially impose fees on subsea internet cables passing near the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over the security of critical global digital infrastructure. The undersea fiber-optic cables carry vast volumes of internet traffic, financial transactions, cloud computing data and military communications linking Europe, Asia and the Gulf. While most operators avoid Iranian waters due to sanctions and security risks, reports suggest two major cable systems pass through Iranian territory, giving Tehran potential leverage. Iranian state-linked media also warned cable operators and global tech firms could be required to comply with Iranian regulations. Security experts fear the move could open a new front in geopolitical tensions, with analysts warning of possible “digital catastrophe” if critical subsea infrastructure is disrupted. #iran, #straitofhormuz, #internetcables, #globaleconomy, #cyberwarfare, #irannews, #worldnews, #geopolitics, #underseacables, #digitalwarfare, #breakingnews, #tehran, #middleeast, #globalsecurity, #internetshutdown, #technews, #google, #meta, #amazon, #microsoft Stay connected with Times Now World for real-time global news and analysis: Read full coverage: https://www.timesnownews.com/world Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timesnow.world Follow us on X: https://x.com/TimesNow_World #timesnowworld #worldnews #breakingnews