Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warns it could target or cut undersea internet and communications cables near the Strait of Hormuz if tensions with the United States escalate. The threats focus on disrupting critical regional communication routes rather than shutting down internet service worldwide.
Outlets differ in how they frame the likely impact. Al-Monitor emphasizes what the threats mean for Gulf internet and communications links in the context of possible US-related escalation. The Times of India concentrates on which nearby countries’ connectivity could be affected and the practical consequences for users, such as slower speeds, while noting that global connectivity would largely remain intact. Iran International highlights technical feasibility and argues that even if cables in the strait are damaged, it would not end global internet access.
Across coverage, the shared premise is that the Strait of Hormuz hosts important undersea infrastructure and that regional disruptions are possible, while outlets diverge on the scale and global significance of any damage.
