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Tehran Threatens Regional Digital Infrastructure Amid Escalating Tensions
Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has urged Persian Gulf states to stop backing military-linked AI firms, warning that such companies could be targeted in the event of a conflict. The warning comes amid escalating tensions between Iran, the US, and Israel, with all sides considering further military action. Iran has threatened to target undersea communications cables and AI facilities, which could disrupt global trade and security. The situation was first reported by Iran International.