Iran mulls taking control of all 7 cables passing through Strait of Hormuz

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Iran is thinking about controlling the cables in the Strait of Hormuz.

伊朗在考虑控制霍尔木兹海峡的电缆。

There are seven important undersea internet cables there.

那里有七条重要的海底互联网电缆。

These cables connect many countries.

这些电缆连接着许多国家。

People all over the world use these networks.

世界各地的人都使用这些网络。

If the cables are cut, the internet will become slow.

如果电缆被切断，互联网会变慢。

Many governments are very worried now.

很多政府现在非常担心。

The Strait of Hormuz is a key place.

霍尔木兹海峡是一个关键的地方。

Many ships pass through here every day.

许多船只每天经过这里。

Now, people worry that communication will also be affected.

现在，人们担心通信也会被影响。

Experts are analyzing this situation.

专家们在分析这个情况。

This is not just about technology, but also about international security.

这不仅关乎技术，也关乎国际安全。

Everyone hopes that peace can continue.

大家希望和平可以维持下去。

Vocabulary (English)

伊朗: Iran
控制: control
海底: undersea
电缆: cables
连接: connect
担心: worried
关键: key/crucial
经过: pass through
通信: communication
影响: affect/influence
专家: experts
和平: peace

Iran mulls taking control of all 7 cables passing through Strait of Hormuz

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