Iran planning to hit Gulf undersea cables if war resumes, say officials

Iran has detailed plans to attack undersea communication cables in the Gulf if it is attacked by the United States and Israel again, according to two senior Iranian security officials. While the officials did not disclose how or where these attacks would occur, one stated that Iran aims to hinder repair efforts to prolong the impact on communications, including internet connectivity.

The officials emphasized that Iran would not hesitate to target military bases, including covert ones, and threatened Washington with no more red lines. The deputy head of political affairs for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps revealed that Iran could target seven major internet cables beneath the Strait of Hormuz if its infrastructure were under attack.

Moreover, the Iranian security chief warned of potential targets for US-linked digital infrastructure, such as data centers and AI facilities, in case of a renewed conflict. These cable cuts could significantly hamper internet services, financial transactions, e-commerce, and cloud computing, according to experts.