Israel-Iran War Threatens Global Internet: India's Digital Services at Risk

• Escalating Gulf tensions, especially the Israel-Iran conflict, pose a threat to global internet services, not just oil supply.
• The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime route, also hosts vital undersea fiber optic cables carrying international internet data.
• Damage to these cables due to war could severely impact internet speed, video calls, and digital services in many countries, including India.
• India's international internet connectivity heavily relies on these undersea cables running through the Arabian Sea towards Gulf countries and Europe.
• Cyber experts warn of potential disruptions to banking, finance, online transactions, social media, and news platforms. Dr. Niranjan Bhusnale highlights the vulnerability of Iran-India cables.