Term
internet cables
Submarine cables that carry internet traffic between countries; some pass through the Strait of Hormuz, making them vulnerable to threats.
Submarine internet cables are fiber-optic lines laid on the seabed to connect telecommunications networks across continents. They form the backbone of the global internet, carrying most international data. Several cables pass through the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf, giving them strategic importance. Any threat to them raises concerns about disruptions to communications and digital services in the region.
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