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.
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Iran uses improvised oil storage to avoid damage to oil facilities amid blockade - report
Trump claims Iran in 'state of collapse', want to open Strait of Hormuz
Iranian embassies openly recruit for ‘sacrificing life’ campaign in the West
Iranian women's soccer players 'were misled,' in Australia, Pezeshkian says in video address
Australia granted humanitarian visas to six players and one support staff member from the Iranian squad in early March after they sought asylum over fears of possible persecution upon returning home.
US 'more coordinated' with China amid Hormuz struggle than people assume, fmr. Navy chief says
He also said Iran’s longstanding claim that it controls the Strait of Hormuz is being challenged by American military superiority in the area.
Iran rejects second round of US talks, claims Washington broke ceasefire
US Navy seizes Iranian ship attempting to pass Hormuz • Netanyahu, Milei meet in Jerusalem • Trump says Iran committed 'serious' ceasefire violation, still wants deal
Iran-US talks deepened understanding but mistrust remains, parliament speaker Ghalibaf says
Some of the main disagreements during the talks, Ghalibaf said, were focused on the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear issues.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson calls out EU on international law violation claims
Baghaei was responding to an X/Twitter post by Kaja Kallas, who had written that "Under international law, transit through waterways like the Strait of Hormuz must remain open and free of charge."
Iran split over Strait of Hormuz as IRGC challenges Foreign Minister Araghchi
“Bad and Incomplete Tweet by Araghchi and Incorrect Ambiguity-Creation Regarding the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz," the IRGC-linked Tasnim posted on X on Friday.
Iran reimposes Strait of Hormuz control, accuses US of breaching terms - report
Additionally, two merchant vessels reported being hit by gunfire while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to three maritime security and shipping sources.
Iranians fear increased repression despite ceasefire, economic collapse
Amid a fragile ceasefire, Iranians face mounting concerns about their future, with an economy in tatters and fears of growing government control.
IDF announces soldier falls in Lebanon, schools to reopen nationwide
Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to single digits • Kamala claims Netanyahu dragged Trump into Iran war • IRGC says it will target vessels in Hormuz, orders vessels to stay anchored
Iran denies claim that US will retrieve enriched uranium, accuses Trump of lies
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf asserted that the US "did not win the war with these lies," adding that "they will certainly not get anywhere in negotiations either.”
