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Explainer-The Hormuz Digital Chokepoint: How Does the Iran War Threaten Subsea Cables?

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By Federico Maccioni
DUBAI, April 28 (Reuters) – Iran warned last week that submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz ⁠were ⁠a vulnerable point for the region’s digital economy, raising concerns ⁠about potential attacks on critical infrastructure.
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Source: U.S. News & World Report | Published: 2026-04-28T07:40:00Z

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