Telecommunication
Iran hints at damaging or monetizing data conduits in region with 30% of global traffic
Around 500 undersea cables carry 99% of international data traffic. (NEC)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – In its conflict with the U.S., Iran has hinted at threats to undersea data cables in the Persian Gulf, underscoring the risks faced by infrastructure that is critical to the global digital economy.
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