The planet on the verge of an energy look down. How war threatens fiber optics in the Strait of Hormuz.

In an era where energy and information are the two main “arteries” of the modern world, the Strait of Hormuz is once again becoming a point of global concern. Geopolitical tension in the region threatens not only the smooth flow of information, but also something equally critical, the undersea fiber optic cables that support the global internet.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategic passages in the world, with around 20% of the world’s oil passing through it every day. But beyond the tankers, beneath the surface of the sea lies an invisible but vital network of fiber-optic cables that connect Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Undersea cables carry over 95% of the world’s internet traffic. They carry banking transactions, military communications, corporate data and the daily digital activities of billions of people. A strike or an accident could disrupt critical lines of communication and the global economy could experience a digital blackout.

It is no coincidence that these cables are now considered strategic infrastructure equivalent to natural gas pipelines.

The possibility of an energy and technological look down is no longer theoretical and will create a shock. The international community is called upon to protect digital civilization, where a failure in a narrow corridor can affect the entire planet.

The Strait of Hormuz is not just a geographical point, it is the pulse of the global economy, and if this pulse is interrupted, the consequences will be immediate and global.