The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables? - explainer
Subsea cables are fiber-optic or electrical cables laid on the sea floor to transmit data and power. They carry around 99% of the world's internet traffic.
Subsea cables are fiber-optic or electrical cables laid on the sea floor to transmit data and power. They carry around 99% of the world's internet traffic.
Iran turns to Moscow as its foreign minister meets Putin, underscoring efforts to secure backing amid stalled US talks and growing uncertainty over the Iran-Israel conflict dynamics.
Tehran fears popular protests amid economic uncertainty • US warns against working with Iranian airlines • Israelis receive threatening messages, likely from Iranian hackers
Iran’s economy cannot withstand more than six to eight weeks of naval blockade, according to the report presented to the Security Council. The US blockade has now been in place for two weeks.
Merz also said he did not see what exit strategy the US was pursuing in the Iran war - comments that underlined deep divisions between Washington and its European NATO allies.
Araghchi told reporters in Russia that Trump requested negotiations because the US has not achieved any of its objectives.
Russia has offered to mediate to try to help restore calm to the Middle East following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, which Moscow has condemned.
Iran's judiciary responds to reports of illegal SIM card sales during the ongoing internet blackout, which has now reached 59 days of disruption.
The US Central Command has redirected 37 vessels since a blockade was imposed on Iran on April 13, the military said on April 25.
US warns against working with Iranian airlines • Zamir condemns soldier who stole in Lebanon • IDF strikes across Lebanon amid Hezbollah ceasefire violations, exchanges of fire
The report also mentioned that US President Donald Trump is expected to hold a situation room meeting on Iran with his top national security and foreign policy team.