Iran threatens to target undersea internet cables in Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz IRGC undersea internet cables digital infrastructure Iran-US tensions

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued warnings that undersea internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz could become targets in a potential conflict with the United States and its allies. IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi identified seven major internet cables running beneath the strait, noting their critical role in global commercial and internet data traffic.

This follows previous statements by Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, who suggested that regional technological assets—including data centers and artificial intelligence facilities associated with the U.S.—could be targeted if warfare resumes. Brigadier General Yadollah Javani emphasized that Iran would utilize its full capacity to respond to any attacks on its own infrastructure.

The threats come amid heightened regional tensions and stalled negotiations between Tehran and Washington. While Pakistan’s military chief, Asim Munir, has visited Tehran in an attempt to mediate between the U.S. and Iran, diplomatic efforts remain difficult. Qatar has also called for restraint, warning that targeting such infrastructure would negatively impact the entire region, including the Iranian people.

Entities

Asim Munir · Hosein Mohebbi · Hossein Mohebbi · Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps · Mohsen Rezaei · Strait of Hormuz · United States · United States · Yadollah Javani

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 4 SOURCES] Brigadier General Hosein Mohebi warned that regional insecurity would follow any military action against Iran. radio36.com.uy · www.tromaktiko.gr · almomento.net · www.newsbomb.gr
[● 5 SOURCES] Mohsen Rezaee warned that undersea cables, data centers, and AI facilities could be targets in a new war. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.newsbomb.gr · www.jawapos.com · www.jurnas.com · www.channelionline.com
[● 8 SOURCES] Seven major undersea cables pass through the Strait of Hormuz. www.tromaktiko.gr · almomento.net · www.newsbomb.gr · www.jawapos.com · www.jurnas.com · +2 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The military capabilities of the IRGC have increased by at least 1.5 times. radio36.com.uy
[● 2 SOURCES] A US military action could trigger a global energy crisis. radio36.com.uy · almomento.net
[● 3 SOURCES] The IRGC will reveal new targets and introduce new weapons. www.jawapos.com · www.jurnas.com · www.channelionline.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Handala Hack Team claimed responsibility for seizing personal information of U.S. servicemembers in the Middle East.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Key cable systems in the region include Asia-Africa-Europe 1, Falcon, Gulf Bridge International, and TGN-Gulf. alfajertv.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Iran may target major cables passing under the Strait of Hormuz as part of its confrontation with the United States. alfajertv.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Seven major cables pass under the Strait of Hormuz. alfajertv.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A cyberattack in March likely wiped between 80,000 and 200,000 devices in the United States.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Pakistan's military chief is in Tehran to mediate between Iran and the United States. adevarul.ro