
Iran Seeks to Charge Big Tech Fees for Undersea Cables in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian lawmakers and state-linked media are proposing annual fees for tech companies using fiber-optic cables beneath the strategic waterway.
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Iranian lawmakers and state-linked media are proposing annual fees for tech companies using fiber-optic cables beneath the strategic waterway.

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