Houthis Warn of Undersea Internet Cable Sabotage in Red Sea
TL;DR
Yemeni telecom firms linked to the UN-recognised government have warned of potential sabotage by Houthi rebels targeting a network of submarine cables in the Red Sea, crucial for western internet and financial data transmission. The Houthis have threatened to disrupt these cables, which carry about 17% of the world's internet traffic, and have been the target of recent US and UK military strikes. The Houthis have declared American and British interests as legitimate targets, citing support for Palestinians in Gaza, amidst growing regional tensions over Israel's campaign in Gaza.
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