Iran Moves to Regulate Seven Undersea Internet Cables in the Strait of Hormuz

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Iran plans to require foreign telecom firms to obtain permits, pay fees, and follow Iranian law to use seven major undersea internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Maintenance and management would be handled exclusively by state-approved companies. These lines carry huge volumes of data between Europe, Asia, and the Gulf. Given past threats from the IRGC to target these routes, the proposal raises fresh security worries for global digital infrastructure. With regional tensions on the rise, Tehran may be seeking leverage beyond oil by controlling key data arteries. As Sun Tzu advised, striking where an opponent is unprepared can be decisive.

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