Iran threatens tariffs on Strait of Hormuz submarine cables

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Iran's IRGC has threatened to impose tariffs on submarine cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz, demanding "protection fees" from foreign cable operators.
This move could disrupt global digital economy and connectivity, impacting trillions in data transmission.

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Iran's IRGC has threatened to impose tariffs on submarine cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz, demanding "protection fees" from foreign cable operators. This move could disrupt global digital economy and connectivity, impacting trillions in data transmission.

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