Houthis Threaten to Cut Undersea Internet Cables in Red Sea, Raising Global Concerns

Yemen's telecom companies warn of potential sabotage to critical digital infrastructure, highlighting the strategic location of the cables.

Yemeni telecom companies affiliated with the legitimate government have raised alarms over Houthi rebels' potential to sabotage undersea internet cables in the Red Sea.
The Houthis, backed by Iran, have previously targeted Red Sea shipping and are now considered capable of disrupting one of the world's most important digital infrastructures.
Up to 16 major undersea cables, handling about 17% of the world's internet traffic, run through the Red Sea, making them a strategic target for sabotage.
Security analysts indicate the Houthis lack the technology for deep-sea operations but could potentially damage cables in shallower waters.
The threat to undersea cables comes amid ongoing US and British strikes against Houthi military capabilities in response to their attacks on shipping and support for Hamas.