Sabotage of Undersea Communications Cables by Houthi Terrorist Group
Iran-backed Houthi terrorist group sabotaged four undersea communications cables linking Saudi Arabia and Djibouti, causing serious disruption in communications between Europe and Asia. Repair may take at least eight weeks and poses a risk from the Houthi organization.
Key Points
- Iran-backed Houthi group sabotaged undersea cables linking Saudi Arabia and Djibouti.
- Repair of cables may take at least eight weeks.
- Group threatened to sabotage undersea communication cables in the Red Sea region.
Pros
- Increased awareness of the vulnerability of undersea communication cables to sabotage.
Cons
- Serious disruption in communications between Europe and Asia.
- Potential risk and threat from the Houthi terror organization.