Iran threatens to attack undersea cables in the Strait of Hormuz, calls them 'legitimate new targets' in future conflict

Tom's Hardware
By Ben StocktonOct 21, 2026, 7:52 am129 ptsTrending
The Islamic Republic of Iran has described several undersea fiber cables that run through the Strait of Hormuz as "legitimate new targets." The area has become a hotbed of conflict since the start of military action by the United States, Israel and others in February. General Hossein Mohebbi, a spokesman for…

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