The Iraqi Ministry of Communications has unveiled two major initiatives aimed at modernizing the country's digital infrastructure: the nationwide expansion of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) services and the launch of a new international submarine cable link. Now a leading Iraqi fiber optic provider has launched its own 21 st century version – The Silk Route Transit Network. On August 27, Minister of Communications Dr. Together, these initiatives—domestic fiber expansion and international submarine connectivity—reflect the ministry's commitment to advancing Iraq's digital transformation, strengthening infrastructure, and integrating the country more deeply into global communications networks.