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Disruption of undersea cables in the Strait of Hormuz could affect global internet routing and data traffic that supports U.S. commerce and communications.

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  • Track any official Iranian statements or regulatory filings concerning cable licensing or taxation.
Us War rt.com · May 26, 2026 16:24 UTC

iran strait of hormuz undersea cables internet

Iran is considering measures to tax or regulate undersea internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The move frames digital infrastructure as a potential pressure point in international di…