Iran's Threat to the World's Internet Is Overblown

Описание: Iran has threatened to cut undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of major disruptions to global communications. But how realistic is this threat, and what would actually happen if Iran carried it out?

In this video we look at how undersea internet cables work, where they run, and how vulnerable they really are. We then examine Iran's ability to disrupt them, the potential consequences for the Gulf and the wider world, and why the reality may be considerably less alarming than the headlines suggest.

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0:00 Intro
1:39 What are Undersea Internet Cables?
4:19 Could Iran Reach the Cables?
6:54 What if Iran Cut Some Cables?
8:22 What if Iran Cut All the Cables in Hormuz?
11:10 Precedent of Major Cable Disruptions
12:23 Who Repairs Damaged Cables?
13:57 The Bottom Line
16:00 Reading Iranian Threats Responsibly