World · 10 May 2026
Iran proposes taking control of Hormuz internet cables
Iran has proposed taking control of all seven undersea internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz, requiring foreign operators to obtain permits and pay transit tolls. The plan, published by IRGC-linked Fars News Agency, would also place cable maintenance under Iranian companies. The cables carry around 20% of global internet and financial traffic between Europe, the Gulf and Asia.
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