The Times of India

Middle East crisis: Strait of Hormuz tensions add risks for subsea cables critical to Indias data flows

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane, is now a vulnerable point for undersea internet cables due to escalating West Asian tensions. Disruptions have halted crucial repair operations, impacting internet traffic and India's data center ambitions. This geopolitical flashpoint challenges previous perceptions of the route's safety.