Intelligence report claims: Iran can do ‘surgical strike’ under the sea, without internet there will be an outcry

A scary report has come out regarding internet speed and connectivity across the world, which has given sleepless nights to many powerful countries including India. It is reported that instead of energy and missiles, Iran is now planning to attack the world’s ‘digital nervous system’ directly. According to intelligence sources, Iran can target the internet cables laid under the sea, on the basis of which the whole world runs.

‘Death trap’ laid under the sea: Tasneem’s dangerous map

Tasnim News Agency, associated with Iran’s powerful military unit IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps), has recently made public a map, which has created an international stir. This map gives accurate information about the submarine internet cables and cloud infrastructure present in the Persian Gulf. Defense experts believe that this map is not just information but a direct warning.

Special mention has been made of the ‘Strait of Hormuz’, which is not only essential for the world’s oil trade but is also the lifeline of internet communications. This is the same waterway through which the cables connecting countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE and Kuwait to the world pass. Iran’s clear indication is that neighboring countries are highly dependent on it on these sea routes, and it can take advantage of this weakness.

Direct attack on India’s digital economy

This crisis is not going to be limited to just the Gulf countries. India, which is one of the largest data consumers in the world today, has its entire digital economy dependent on these sea cables. This cable network reaches India through landing stations in Oman, UAE and Pakistan.

If these cables get even slightly damaged, the internet speed in India will not only slow to a crawl, but online banking, cloud services and digital payment systems may come to a complete halt. These wires passing through war-prone areas are the ‘digital lifeline’ for India. Any kind of attack on these can cost India’s IT sector crores of rupees every day.

Force Majeure: Companies raised their hands

Amidst this tension, agitation has started at the global level as well. French giant Alcatel Submarine Networks, which is responsible for the maintenance and security of these submarine cables, has issued a ‘Force Majeure’ notice. ‘Force Majeure’ simply means that circumstances are out of the company’s control. After this notice it has become clear that due to security reasons or war-like situations, the company can no longer guarantee its services. This is a big ‘red alert’ for the global internet.

What if the wire breaks?

If Iran does indeed target these cables, the impact would be immediate and extremely devastating. Within no time, crores of people will be cut off from the internet world, international calls and data sharing will come to a standstill. Although Iran has not officially confirmed any attack, weaponizing digital infrastructure is a new and dangerous strategy in this era of war. The whole world is now watching with bated breath whether Iran will use these maps just to scare, or whether a new war of ‘digital blackout’ is about to begin under the sea.