Iran Warns US Attack Could Trigger
Global Internet Blackout
Gravitas / WION

(October 20, 2026) — Tehran and the IRGC have issued a chilling warning to Washington. Any renewed strike on Iranian underground nuclear sites will trigger equal retaliation, including the severance of critical undersea fibre cables running through the Gulf.

Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has landed in Tehran pushing a plan to take enriched uranium into Russian custody. Iran warns that if attacked it could undersea internet cables that run through the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf. Watch this video on the latest from Middle East and what would happen if the internet cables are severed.

“World Will Grow Dark”: Iran’s Doomsday Plan
Hormuz Cables Face Destruction
Times of India

(October 19, 2026) — Iran has issued a chilling warning over the undersea internet cables running through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears that the escalating conflict with the United States could threaten the hidden arteries of the global economy.

IRGC spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mohebi warned that seven major submarine cables pass through the strategic waterway, carrying critical internet and commercial data. Meanwhile, Iranian officials have reportedly discussed plans to impose fees on technology giants such as Google, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon for using these cables.

Tehran has also issued veiled warnings about potential disruptions to digital infrastructure across the Persian Gulf. Any damage to these cables could affect global internet connectivity, banking systems, financial transactions, military communications and AI infrastructure.