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Iran warns it may cut undersea internet cables in the Persian Gulf: What it means for internet users

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Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned that undersea data cables in the Strait of Hormuz are highly vulnerable, potentially causing severe internet outages across the Persian Gulf. These vital digital arteries carry a significant portion of regional internet traffic and support major AI infrastructure, impacting global communication, finance, and cloud services.

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