The Strait of Hormuz: A Digital Chokepoint and a Test Case for Cyber Sovereignty The Iranian government's demand that US tech companies pay fees for using undersea Internet cables beneath the Strait of Hormuz has ignited a new chapter in the ongoing saga of cyber sovereignty.
This development is not merely about digital infrastructure; it's a test case for the boundaries of territorial control in the 21st century.
For years, the Strait of Hormuz has been a focal point of tension between Iran and Western powers, with multiple shipping lanes and undersea cables crisscrossing the region.