Tehran signals plan to impose fee on Hormuz subsea internet cables
The Iranian authorities mull imposing fees on the subsea cables through the Strait of Hormuz that carry enormous volumes of global internet and financial data between Europe, Asia and the Gulf region, media reports have said.
According to the Iranian media, Tehran is considering plans to levy fees on major technology companies for the use of undersea internet cables crossing the key waterway.
Iranian state-linked media also hinted that cable traffic could face disruptions if companies refuse to comply.
“We will impose charges on internet cables,” Iranian military spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaghari said on X.
