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UPDATED May 20, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
May 19, 2026 at 8:08 AM ET
Iran demands Big Tech pay fees for Hormuz cables
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Iran says Big Tech should pay fees tied to undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: Iran
WHAT: Iran demands Big Tech pay fees for undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz.
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: Iran’s claim over the undersea chokepoint prompted the demand for fees.
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