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Ships loiter near subsea cables amid Iran’s warnings to Trump

Iran-linked ships linger near Hormuz’s undersea cables as Tehran warns Trump of new targets.

By · Published November 7, 2026  08:45 UTC · Updated November 7, 2026  09:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Iran-linked ships linger near Hormuz’s undersea cables as Tehran warns Trump of new targets.
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Iran's warning, published in the Sri Lanka Mirror, singled out the undersea internet cables in Hormuz as potential new targets. Iran-linked vessels reportedly switched off transponders, hovering over the cables in the Persian Gulf. Financial Times noted the ships hovering, while Iran International reported they went dark.

Ars Technica described the loitering as a response to the warnings. A feature titled “Hormuz’s Invisible Arteries” described the cables as the Archynetys of the global digital economy. The piece highlighted how disruption could affect worldwide connectivity.

The Financial Times observes that the vessels have not moved away from the cable corridor. The focus remains on potential disruptions to internet traffic through Hormuz.

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The obvious questions

What did Iran warn about on Nov 6 2026?

Iran warned of “new targets” and highlighted undersea internet cables in Hormuz as potential points of interest.

Which vessels are involved in the loitering near the cables?

Ships linked to Iran, described as Iran‑linked vessels, were reported to hover over or go dark near the subsea cables in the Persian Gulf.

How have media described the importance of the Hormuz cables?

Articles such as “Hormuz’s Invisible Arteries” call the cables the pulse of the global digital economy and note their significance for worldwide connectivity.

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