Microsoft announced that its Azure cloud platform returned to normal operation after undersea fiber cuts in the Red Sea disrupted service across the Middle East on Saturday. The incident caused increased latency for users, but Microsoft rerouted traffic and resolved the latency issue by Saturday evening. No specific cause for the cable damage was provided, though a 2024 claim by Yemen's internationally recognized government blamed the Houthi movement. Microsoft noted that undersea cable repairs can be lengthy and said it will continuously monitor and optimize routing to minimize future impact.
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