Iran could target hidden submarine cables crossing Hormuz to control data routes: Report

Iran is reportedly weighing transit fees and tighter controls on submarine fibre-optic cables crossing the Strait of Hormuz.

The move could let Tehran monitor data traffic, but experts say maritime law and sanctions make it hard to enforce.

The cables carry critical internet, cloud, banking, and military traffic linking Asia, Europe, and the Gulf.

Any Iranian action could disrupt regional connectivity and become a new tool of economic pressure.