Iran's Communications Minister Sattar Hashemi said Tuesday that US strikes in southern Iran damaged fiber-optic cables connecting the mainland to Qeshm and Kharg islands, forcing a temporary shift to radio and satellite systems. The statement was reported by Israeli journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12).
Iran's communications minister confirmed that US airstrikes damaged critical fiber-optic infrastructure linking the mainland to the strategic islands of Qeshm and Kharg in the Strait of Hormuz. The damage forced authorities to rely on backup radio and satellite systems, according to the minister. The Zioneer first reported this statement at 13:14 Jerusalem, based on the same N12 report. The US has been conducting sustained airstrikes on southern Iran, targeting IRGC naval assets and air defenses, as part of an ongoing campaign. The Zioneer has previously covered strikes on Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas, and Sirik, as well as reports of casualties and infrastructure damage. The full extent of the fiber-optic damage and the timeline for repairs remain unclear.
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