Iran War Threatens Global Internet: Hormuz Undersea Cables at Risk

• The US-Israel-Iran conflict now poses a new risk to global internet infrastructure through undersea cables.
• The Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, critical for energy, also form the world's digital backbone with dense fiber optic networks.
• At least 17 submarine cables run through the Red Sea, and key systems like AAE-1 pass through Hormuz, supporting vast global data flows.
• Cables in the shallow Strait of Hormuz are vulnerable to damage from naval mines and military operations, with repairs difficult in conflict zones.
• India's internet is particularly at risk as many international data connections rely on these westbound routes through the Gulf region.