Could the Strait of Hormuz become the next digital battleground? Iranian accounts are circulating a chilling AI-generated video depicting Mojtaba ordering undersea internet cables to be cut, followed by a dramatic shutdown of communications and banking networks. The footage comes amid warnings from Iranian officials that undersea communications cables in the Strait of Hormuz could be targeted if Iran is attacked. Reports also indicate that Tehran has considered ways to prolong disruptions by hindering repair work. 

The US Senate has overwhelmingly passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, clearing the measure by an 86-11 vote. The bill could allow the US administration to impose tariffs of up to 100&#37 on countries buying Russian energy, with India, China, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan named among the potential targets. The legislation now moves to the US House of Representatives, while President Donald Trump has signalled support for the measure.