šØ BREAKING: Iran may be preparing to turn the Strait of Hormuz into a DIGITAL chokepoint.
Reports suggest Tehran is considering tighter control over undersea internet cables crossing the region ā potentially requiring permits, fees, and compliance with Iranian rules for foreign operators.
š These cables reportedly carry: ā¢ 15ā20% of global internet/data traffic
ā¢ banking transactions
ā¢ cloud infrastructure
ā¢ AI network traffic
ā¢ international financial flows
ā ļø Analysts warn any disruption or tighter control could: ā¢ slow internet connectivity
ā¢ impact financial systems
ā¢ increase geopolitical leverage
ā¢ disrupt global markets
The Strait of Hormuz is no longer just an oil chokepoint.
It is becoming a digital chokepoint too.