Microsoft cloud services disrupted by Red Sea cable cuts

Published: 9/7/2025
Microsoft cloud services disrupted by Red Sea cable cuts
Microsoft's Azure cloud services face disruptions due to undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea, impacting internet traffic through the Middle East. Users might experience delays as Microsoft reroutes traffic through alternate paths. Recent reports suggest multiple undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea affecting internet services in countries like the UAE, Asia, India, and Pakistan. The incident highlights the vulnerability of undersea cables, crucial for global internet connectivity, to accidental or deliberate damage.