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Iran is considering taxing users of undersea cables in the Strait of Hormuz
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After blocking ship traffic, Iran is threatening to target the powerful undersea fiber-optic arteries that cross through the maritime chokepoint. These cables are essential to the smooth functioning of the internet and sensitive sectors such as energy and banking.
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