Iranian hardline media calls for severing international undersea internet cables in Strait of Hormuz

Hardline media outlets in Iran have suggested that the Islamic Republic should sever undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz as a means of responding to what they describe as 'American crimes.' Hossein Shariatmadari, the managing editor of the Kayhan newspaper, insisted that disrupting or cutting off these internet cables is a 'necessary measure' to counter US policies. This proposal comes as a significant portion of global internet traffic relies on a network of undersea fiber-optic cables, and any damage to this infrastructure could cause widespread disruption to international communications. The Jerusalem Post reports that these comments have gained traction within Iran's ultra-conservative media landscape. As of now, official Iranian government representatives have not commented on this media-driven proposal.