A new threat to global communications: Houthis may destroy fiber optic cable in the Red Sea
A recent report from the International Gulf Forum sounds a wake-up call about the potential threat from Houthis who could target vital undersea communications cables in the Red Sea. Such actions could seriously damage not only the regional but also the global communications system and economy. The report emphasizes that the undersea network of communication cables could be an easy target for Houthi attacks, making all nations dependent on this infrastructure worried.
The report predicts that the Houthis may expand their tactics from surface attacks to deep-sea attacks, turning their attention to submarine cables as a new target in the conflict. This analysis emphasizes the critical location of Yemen, where Internet channels connecting the continents could be at risk of Houthi attacks.
The threat level is rising against the backdrop of the ongoing Houthi military campaign against ships associated with Israel, which is leading to increased tensions in the region. At the same time, the growing threat from Iranian-backed militias, such as Hezbollah in Lebanon and militias in Iraq, which have threatened to cut undersea cables via Telegram, represents a new round in the regional conflict.
Against the backdrop of these threats, the international community is increasingly aware of the importance of submarine cables to modern life and the potential consequences of their damage to global communications and the global economy.
