The Strait of Hormuz, traditionally viewed as a vital oil transit route, is now emerging as a key digital chokepoint due to its undersea internet cables. Following military tensions between the United States and Iran, Iranian state media have suggested that Tehran may seek to control these cables, which are essential for global internet traffic, including services provided by major tech companies like Google, Meta Platforms, Amazon, and Microsoft. These companies have invested heavily in subsea cable infrastructure, making them vulnerable to disruptions that could affect cloud services, financial transactions, and communications worldwide. Analysts are increasingly recognizing subsea cables as critical infrastructure, akin to oil pipelines. Any disruption in this region could significantly impact internet services, particularly for countries like India that depend on these cables for connectivity to Europe. Although international law typically protects such infrastructure, the mere threat of disruption or regulatory uncertainty could lead to increased insurance costs and complicate maintenance efforts. As digital and energy economies converge, control over these data chokepoints may become as significant as control over oil resources.