A post by @FirstSquawk on X.

Iran-linked vessels have been observed congregating near key submarine cable routes, according to a Financial Times report cited by First Squawk, raising concerns over the security of the infrastructure underpinning global internet and financial-market connectivity. The article does not specify the number of ships, their exact locations, or which cables are affected. The development matters because submarine cables carry the overwhelming majority of cross-border data traffic, including the flows that connect major financial exchanges and payment networks. Watch for further disclosures on the vessels' positions and any statements from cable operators or navies, plus any signs of rerouted traffic or latency that could signal risk to market connectivity.