Iranian security officials say the country has detailed plans to target undersea communications cables in the Gulf if the US and Israel attack Iran again (Reuters)

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Summary

Iranian security officials said Iran has detailed plans to target undersea communications cables in the Gulf if the US and Israel attack Iran again.

Key facts

  • The plans were described by Iranian security officials.
  • The targets are undersea communications cables in the Gulf.
  • The stated trigger is another attack on Iran by the US and Israel.

Why it matters

Undersea cables in the Gulf carry internet and data traffic, so operators and buyers of connectivity in the region face a stated risk to that infrastructure.

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