Sanctioned tankers loiter over Gulf subsea cables, raising fears of attacks on undersea internet links

Windward◼, as reported by the Financial Times◼, observed three sanctioned tankers and an Iranian fishing boat loitering over subsea cables in the Gulf of Oman in October, possibly indicating preparation to target undersea infrastructure if US and Israeli strikes resume. Six active cables cross the Strait of Hormuz, with two more under construction, and about a third of India's westbound internet traffic transits the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz. No CVEs, confirmed attacks or defensive guidance are reported.

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