Iranian media and hardline political circles are highlighting the submarine internet cables running beneath the Strait of Hormuz as a potential tool of strategic pressure. The discussion has gained traction amid rising military tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Gulf nations. Reports from outlets close to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including Fars News Agency and Mashregh News, describe these cables as vital to global data, communication, and financial networks linking Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
According to Fars News, networks such as Falcon, Gulf Bridge International, and TGN-Gulf connect Gulf states to global infrastructure, supporting major technology companies and financial systems like SWIFT. Iranian lawmaker Ehsan Ghazizadeh Hashemi told state media that legislators are drafting an action plan to regulate submarine cable activities in the Hormuz region, potentially requiring government approval and service charges for installation or maintenance.
Analysts cited in the report note that enforcing such control would face legal and technical challenges under international maritime law. However, Iran’s focus on digital infrastructure signals a shift toward integrating data networks into its broader geopolitical strategy.
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