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Iran threatens Gulf data centres: how exposed is the region's internet?
Original: Iran threatens Gulf data centres: How exposed is the region’s internet?
Iran has issued threats targeting data centres in the Gulf, raising questions about how vulnerable the region's internet infrastructure is to attack. Al Jazeera reports the warning and examines the potential consequences for connectivity across Gulf states, where much of the region's digital traffic and cloud services depend on a concentrated number of data centre facilities. The threat highlights the strategic importance of digital infrastructure amid ongoing regional tensions.
Why now: Renewed Iran-Gulf tensions have put critical digital infrastructure and regional internet resilience in the spotlight.
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