West Asia crisis threatens Internet Cables: Nifty IT Index drops amid risk

#ICYMI: US-Iran war may lead internet shutdown if conflict spreads to Red Sea cable

Meta has also confirmed a pause in its 2Africa project.Underwater cable cut (AI image generated via Gemini Nano Banana 2)Possible internet connectivity threatThe escalating US-Iran conflict threatens more than just regional security and global oil supplies—it now poses a direct risk to global internet connectivity.According to The Times of India, the most immediate sign that the war is spreading into digital infrastructure was when tech giant Me…

Red Sea Cable Cut Fears Rise as US–Iran Conflict Escalates; Could India’s Internet Be Affected?

Concerns over potential internet disruptions have intensified as the escalating US–Iran conflict in West Asia raises fears of possible damage to undersea communication cables in the Red Sea. While Iran has not issued any official threat to target submarine cables, several online reports and social media accounts suggest that risks could rise further as tensions deepen between the US, Israel, and Iran, with Yemen’s Houthi group also entering the …

West Asia crisis threatens Internet Cables: Nifty IT Index drops amid risk

New Delhi: The West Asia crisis has impacted the IT sector. After Iran warned, of damaging undersea internet cables the Nifty IT index recorded a drop. The cables are extremely important for the internet connectivity across the world, including India. If any damage is done to the network, it could affect data speed and online services in numerous countries. The fear led to the decline of IT stocks fell as investors adopted a cautious approach. O…