International Affairs Expert: Internet Cables and U.S. Infrastructure in the Region Are New Options for Iran's Retaliation

An international affairs expert, referring to possible scenarios should regional conflicts escalate, stressed that communications infrastructure, including internet cables and U.S. facilities in the region, could become new targets for Iran's response and for raising tensions.

An expert on international issues, pointing to possible scenarios in case of escalation of regional conflicts, emphasized that communication infrastructures, including internet cables and American facilities in the region, could be among Iran's new targets for responding and increasing the level of tension.

Hamzeh Safavi, an expert on international issues, described the vulnerable areas of the other side in evaluating the dimensions and options for the Islamic Republic of Iran in case of escalation of conflicts.

Referring to deterrence tools and retaliatory scenarios, he stated: "Internet cables and American infrastructure in the region can be Iran's new options for escalating tensions."

Emphasizing the sensitivity of communication arteries and vital facilities of the United States in the region, this international expert noted that the entry of these infrastructures into the circle of possible responses can change the balance and calculations of the other side in crossing the red lines.