Iran says Strait of Hormuz fibre cables may need permits
By The BriefBrief
Iran’s IRGC says fibre optic cables through the Strait of Hormuz could be brought under a permit system.
WHO:Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
WHAT:Said internet fibre optic cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz could be brought under a system of permits as Tehran tightens control over the waterway
WHEN:May 18, 2026 at 11:15 PM ET
WHERE:Strait of Hormuz
WHY:Tehran is tightening control over the waterway and said the cables could be brought under permits
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