Conflict in the Red Sea is forcing cloud giants to find a new route for the internet
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Conflict in the Red Sea, particularly the Houthi control of the Bab al-Mandab strait, is disrupting the main data cable route between Europe and Asia. Major cloud providers like Google and Microsoft are investing heavily in alternative internet routes through the Middle East to ensure connectivity. The narrow strait is a critical chokepoint, and damage there could cause prolonged outages due to security and repair challenges.
