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Ships loiter near subsea cables amid Iran's warnings to Trump

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Briefings

Iranian-linked tanker ships are observed near subsea cables in the Gulf of Oman, suggesting potential attacks on undersea infrastructure following US and Israeli strikes. Windward tracked three sanctioned tankers and an Iranian fishing boat in October, while six active cables cross the Strait of Hormuz, with two under construction. Four nations, including Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar, rely entirely on these cables for international connectivity, though India also depends heavily on the region's network.

Key points

• Three sanctioned tanker ships and an Iranian fishing boat were tracked near major undersea cables in the Gulf of Oman by Windward in October.
• Six active cables cross the Strait of Hormuz, with two additional segments under construction, while four nations including Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar depend entirely on these connections.

Context

The Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz are critical chokepoints where undersea cables link the Middle East to Europe, Africa, and Asia. Four nations, including Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar, depend entirely on such subsea telecommunications connections running through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint to link with the outside world.

Limitations

Tracking data is limited to October 2026; future movements of Iranian-linked vessels remain unconfirmed. The article does not specify the exact nature of the strikes or the specific response by Iran, nor does it provide details on the construction progress of the two additional cables.

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