Iranian officials have vowed to respond this time by expanding their targets beyond commercial shipping and energy infrastructure in the region to data centers and underwater internet cables. They say that the fighting will not be quick or unlimited." The New York Times, October 21, 2026 - ᅠ Iran is preparing to hit the world economy where it hits. By targeting data centers and undersea cables, Tehran is signaling that the next round of war will not be limited to West Asia - it will be felt around the world. ᅠ Subscribe to CSOFT Media for more information on the changing strategic landscape in West Asia.