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IRGC-linked outlet warns of cutting Gulf internet cables

An Iranian news agency linked to the IRGC has warned of potential attacks on underwater internet cables connecting Gulf states.

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Persian Gulf
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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 11:21 UTC
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The Tasnim news agency, which is linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has issued a threat to cut underwater internet cables in the Persian Gulf. The warning specifically mentions cables that connect Gulf states to the global internet. This threat follows heightened regional tensions and recent Iranian military actions, including the seizure of commercial vessels. Such an attack could cause severe communication disruptions and economic damage across the Middle East.
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