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Iran draws up plans to target underwater internet cables in Persian Gulf if US or Israel resumes strikes
Published: 24/10/26 13:32
India
Tehran, Oct 24 (UNI) Iran has drawn up plans to target undersea communications cables in the Persian Gulf if the US and Israel launch fresh attacks, Iranian security officials have warned, raising concerns over potential disruptions to internet connectivity and financial services across the region. Two Iranian security officials said that Tehran was considering targeting undersea cables if diplomacy with Washington collapsed, reports Times Of Israel. One official said Iran would seek to prevent repairs after any attack, prolonging disruptions to communications and internet connections. "If Iran is attacked, there will be no more red lines … from undersea cables…