IRGC
spokesman Mohebbi stated the cables carry much of the world's internet and
commercial data, serving as a reminder to the U.S. amid threats of new weapons
and a global energy crisis. The warning follows similar remarks from officials
like Mohsen Rezaei, who noted $2 trillion in undersea cables, data centers, and
AI facilities could be at risk.
While the strait handles less than 1% of global bandwidth, disruptions could severely impact Gulf states, as Qatar cautioned that such actions would harm the region more than distant powers.