Weaponising every layer of Hormuz
Media outlets linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reportedly said global tech giants such as Google, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon would be required to comply with Iranian regulations, while submarine cable operators could face licensing fees and restrictions giving repair and maintenance rights exclusively to Iranian firms.
How subsea internet cables work
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Subsea cables are fiber-optic lines laid across the ocean floor to carry internet and data traffic between continents.
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They handle nearly all global…
