Us Iran War | After Hormuz Closure, Iran Is Eyeing Undersea Cables; Why Are they Crucial?

Tehran is reportedly exploring the possibility of charging for undersea fibre-optic cables routed through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially creating a lucrative new income stream and giving Iran added leverage against adversaries abroad. According to an announcement carried by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard-linked Tasnim News Agency, Iran plans to impose “transit fees” on international groups responsible for the undersea cables. Firms including Google, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon would reportedly have to operate within Tehran's regulatory framework. “We will impose fees on internet cables,” Iranian military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari posted on X last week.