Iran may require foreign firms to obtain permits and pay fees for undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, affecting 15-20% of global data traffic.
Iran may move to control undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, requiring foreign firms to seek permits, pay fees, and follow Iranian rules. The cables carry 15โ20% of global internet and financial data traffic linking Europe, the Gulf, and Asia.
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