Can Iran shut down global internet by cutting Hormuz undersea cables?
Published on: March 19, 2026, 11:33 a.m. | Source: India Today
How Can Iran Shut Down Internet: The world is facing an energy crisis as Iran blocked supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz after strikes by the US and Israel. Vital subsea cables that carry global internet traffic also pass through Hormuz. Any damage to them could trigger internet outages and hit financial systems across countries, including in India.
