# Can Iran Control Internet Cables in the Gulf? || Peter Zeihan

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Podcast: [The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-peter-zeihan-podcast-series-5965677)
Published: 2026-05-29T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

We've previously discussed the vulnerabilities of global internet infrastructure, but today we'll focus on subsea data cables in the Persian Gulf. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4tVi9jB

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