Iran hints at a strike on internet infrastructure — an entire region at risk Iran’s Tasnim agency, close to the security forces, published a map of undersea cables, implying they could be cut. About 15% of global internet traffic flows through these cables. They connect the Persian Gulf with Europe and Asia. If damaged, internet services in the region could start collapsing — banks, businesses, and data centers all rely on these lines. The Persian Gulf countries would be hit the hardest. Other regions would also feel the impact, since this is a key node of the global network. Iran itself would face consequences too, but to a lesser extent, as it is less dependent on these routes.