Sattar Hashemi, Iran's communications minister, stated that US strikes in southern Iran damaged fiber-optic cables connecting the mainland to Qeshm and Kharg islands in the Strait of Hormuz. The damage forced authorities to temporarily use radio and satellite systems, according to the minister, as reported by Asaf Rozentzweig (N12).
Iran's Communications Minister Sattar Hashemi told Israeli media outlet N12 on Tuesday that US air strikes in southern Iran have damaged fiber-optic infrastructure connecting the mainland to the strategic islands of Qeshm and Kharg in the Strait of Hormuz. Hashemi stated that the fiber-optic cables were hit in parts of southern Iran, forcing authorities to temporarily rely on radio and satellite systems to maintain continuity of communications.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime chokepoint for global oil shipments. The Zioneer has previously reported on US strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure in the region, including damage to coastal sites and air defense systems, though Hashemi's account is the first official Iranian acknowledgment of damage to undersea communications cables.
The claim comes from a single source and has not been independently verified by Iranian state media or other outlets. The extent of the damage and the timeline for repairs remain unclear.
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