‘Digital lifeline’ hidden under the sea
The Strait of Hormuz has long been a vital route for global energy supplies, but now it has also become a hub for digital connectivity. Major cable systems like Falcon, AAE-1, TGN-Gulp and SEA-ME-WE pass through this area. These cables carry internet traffic, banking systems, cloud services and communication networks in the Gulf countries. The density of these cables in this narrow passage makes it extremely sensitive. If any damage occurs here, it can immediately impact countries like UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.