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At least six cables lie beneath the waters of the Strait of Hormuz, four of which are owned or part-managed by European firms.

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Video. How could Iran's threatened internet cable tariffs affect Europe?

Updated: 21/05/2026 - 15:50 GMT+2

The move could raise connectivity costs and create greater digital vulnerability for Europe, but some experts argue that the continent has enough backup bandwidth to survive without access to the cables in the Strait of Hormuz.

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