Iranian media and hardline political circles increasingly portray the Strait of Hormuz not only as an energy chokepoint but also as a strategic route for global internet traffic, suggesting that Iran may leverage underwater data cables to exert security and regulatory control, or even impose fees, particularly amid escalating tensions with the U.S. and Gulf nations following recent military clashes in the area. #StraitOfHormuz #Geopolitics #InternetInfrastructure #IR #US #AE #QA #BH #KW #OM
