The internet access in the Middle East is disrupted after cutting the cables under the surface

During the weekend, the decisive undernoon cables that provide access to the Internet were cut into parts of Asia in mysterious circumstances, which led to the interruption of the Internet in certain parts of the Middle East and Asia.

It seems that the initial news originated from a Microsoft advertisement Posted on Sunday. The advertisement is partially read: “From 05:45 UTC on September 06, 2025, traffic throughout the Middle East may face an increase in arrival time due to fiber discounts under sea in the Red Sea.” Gizmodo communicates to the company for more information.

From the available reports, many of which come From Associated PressIt is still unclear than he was already affected. NetBlocks, Internet Monitoring Service, Claims Cable discounts led to “the connection of the deteriorating internet in multiple countries, including #Pakistan and #INDIA; the incident is due to the failures that affect the SMW4 and IMEWE systems near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.”

The AP report indicates that the Saudi government has not recognized the power outage, although Kuwait has announced the damage of the Falcon GCX cable, which passes through the Red Sea. Microsoft said it is not expected to be affected by access to the Internet outside that geographical area.

Some doubts seem to have been delivered to the Houthi rebel groups who worked in the Red Sea for several months, although AP notes that these groups denied attacking cables in the past. In March, three cables in the Red Sea CutAnd doubts were submitting to the Houthis. We still do not know who is responsible for this incident. The Houthis say their military efforts It aims to disable Israel’s violent military campaign in Gaza.

In recent years, there has been increasing concern about damage to cables, and some spectators see evidence of geopolitical sabotage. International Cable Protection Committee (yes, There is something like thisIt meets annually to discuss political and technical solutions to better promote protection for the water infrastructure of the vital Internet.

Earlier this year, cable disorders near Paltik and Taiwan Accusations inspired From intervention by the enemies of America, NBC previously mentioned. However, it is also possible that the cables can also be damaged unintentionally, and sometimes by large shipments in the oceans or other environmental disorders.