Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has warned that it could target major internet cables under the Strait of Hormuz. Spokesman Hossein Mohebi said seven big undersea cables that carry global internet and business data pass through the area. He called it a reminder to enemies. The statement comes as tensions rise in the Middle East. Iran has previously threatened data centers and other digital systems in the Gulf. Experts say these cables carry less than 1 percent of the world’s internet traffic. Still, damage could hurt internet services for countries around the Persian Gulf that have few other routes.
• Who: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mohebi.
• What: A warning that major undersea internet cables under the Strait of Hormuz could be targeted.
• When: Monday, 19 October 2026.
• Where: The Strait of Hormuz (between Iran and Oman/UAE).
• Why: To remind adversaries that Iran can disrupt important digital infrastructure if conflict increases.