Iran May Tax Submarine Cables in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran is considering imposing a permit and toll regime on submarine fiber optic cables crossing the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian media. Foreign operators will need to obtain authorization and comply with Iranian legislation, while the management of these infrastructures would be reserved for national companies. This initiative comes amid rising tensions, with the Iranian Vice President of Parliament describing the Strait of Hormuz as Iran's 'nuclear weapon.'