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Iran conflict delays Meta’s 2Africa undersea cable project — cable layer declares force majeure, says it can no longer safely operate in the Persian Gulf
What happened
Alcatel Submarine Networks declared force majeure on Meta's 2Africa undersea cable Pearls section due to the Iran conflict, halting operations in the Persian Gulf. This follows a previous delay in the Red Sea section caused by Houthi attacks. Neutral: This is a long-term infrastructure project delay with no immediate, direct impact on semiconductor component supply, pricing, or procurement.
Impact and signal
Low impactImpact score: 5/100
Affected components and suppliers
光纤
MetaAlcatel Submarine Networks
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Source and time
Source: Tom's Hardware · 3/13/2026 · View original source
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