Three data cables running along the bed of the Red Sea, part of the region’s vital internet and telecommunications links, have been cut amid a continuing Houthi rebel campaign against ships in the region, AP News reported.
Analysts fear the sabotage of telecom lines could further escalate the months-long crisis which has seen ships attacked by missiles and drones over Israel’s attacks on Gaza, the story went on.
But the Iran-backed rebels have claimed they did not sever the cables which have seen data traffic flowing through the Red Sea reduced by about 25%, Hong Kong-based HGC Global Communications said.
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- By Sean O’Meara
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