The Physical Vulnerability of the Internet_ Iran's Cable Mapping Explained

Imagine the internet as a sprawling city, bustling with energy and information. Yet, beneath this vibrant surface lies a hidden world, a maze of physical infrastructure that we often take for granted. Welcome to the first part of our exploration into the physical vulnerabilities of the internet, particularly focusing on Iran's strategic role in the undersea cable network.Did you know that about 97% of international internet traffic flows through undersea fiber-optic cables? These conduits not only allow us to stream videos and exchange emails, but they are also crucial for global communications. Iran, positioned in a geopolitically significant area of the Middle East, is intertwined with several key subsea cables, making its internet infrastructure particularly susceptible to physical vulnerabilities.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.