The Financial Times reported that at least four vessels associated with the Islamic Republic in the Sea of ​​Oman made unusual movements and long stops on the path of submarine communications cables; Movements recorded after Tehran threatened to attack digital infrastructure. This newspaper quoted the maritime analysis company "Lesad Haruh" and wrote that three ships are oil tankers under US sanctions and the fourth ship is an Iranian fishing vessel. Depending on the windward side, these vessels slowed, turned, turned, stopped or turned off their position transmitters after reaching the indicated path of the cables. The company stated that transporting cargo does not explain such behavior. Beside the wind, she thought that this pattern was compatible with detecting the cable route or deploying explosives and mines when the surveillance system was turned off. However, the report did not confirm the occurrence of such actions. According to the "Financial Times", Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar are completely dependent on cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz for their internet connection, and damage to these cables could disrupt communications and economic activity in the region.

The Financial Times reported that at least four vessels associated with the Islamic Republic in the Sea of ​​Oman made unusual movements and long stops on the path of submarine communications cables; Movements recorded after Tehran threatened to attack digital infrastructure. This newspaper quoted the maritime analysis company "Lesad Haruh" and wrote that three ships are oil tankers under US sanctions and the fourth ship is an Iranian fishing vessel. Depending on the windward side, these vessels slowed, turned, turned, stopped or turned off their position transmitters after reaching the indicated path of the cables. The company stated that transporting cargo does not explain such behavior. Beside the wind, she thought that this pattern was compatible with detecting the cable route or deploying explosives and mines when the surveillance system was turned off. However, the report did not confirm the occurrence of such actions. According to the "Financial Times", Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar are completely dependent on cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz for their internet connection, and damage to these cables could disrupt communications and economic activity in the region.