IRGC official says Iran will target Hormuz internet cables if infrastructure is attacked

Brigadier General Yadollah Javani, the political deputy of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), said in an interview with Al-Alam that Iran would target internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz if its infrastructure is attacked. He stated that the Islamic Republic performed well during what he described as the phase of dignified defense, and that the American-Zionist enemy suffered a defeat it never imagined.

Javani said that because the enemies find it hard to accept defeat, Iran's actions will be smart and at times offensive. He explained that the shift to an offensive strategy and measures to boost deterrence are aimed at removing any thought of aggression from America's mind for good. He added that Iran's defense capabilities for offensive action against Americans, Europeans, Zionists, and countries supporting the United States have become fully apparent, and that US bases in the region have been destroyed and can be destroyed at distant ranges.

On the possibility of targeting internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, Javani said that the Americans and their allies have many assets, and if they seek to damage Iran's infrastructure, it is natural that the Islamic Republic will use all its power and easily destroy their assets and holdings, including seven key internet cables running under the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. He said this could certainly inflict serious damage on the United States and its regional allies.

According to Mehr News, the interview was conducted by Al-Alam. The report did not provide further details on the timing or context of the statements.