In early September 2025, many undersea fiber-optic cables in the red sea were cut once again, which has shaken the digital lifelines of Asia and Middle east. This incident caused widespread internet outages in India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Kuwait which faced slow network. The Strait of Hormuz is not only vital for global oil shipments but also a major route for submarine internet cables linking Asia and Europe. With nearly one-third of India's westward data traffic passing through the corridor, any disruption could affect international connectivity, cloud services. The Economic Times daily newspaper is available online now. Global internet traffic faces new threats. The Strait of Hormuz, vital for undersea cables, is now a conflict zone. New cable projects are also at risk. This. Special Reports Published on Jun 27, 2025 PDF Download This report examines India's dependence on undersea fibre optic cables for its financial well-being.
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