Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed responsibility for targeting an Amazon cloud computing facility in Bahrain, marking a significant escalation in its response to recent strikes on Iranian territory.
In a statement released by state media, the Guard stated that the attack was part of a larger operation against seven sites it linked to the United States and Israel, as retaliation for what it described as a series of assassinations.
“We warned that if the assassinations continue, we will target American intelligence companies specialising in information technology,” the statement declared. It also claimed that the Amazon data centre in Bahrain had been “attacked and destroyed.”
This claim could not be independently verified, and Amazon Web Services or Bahraini authorities have not issued any immediate confirmation. Additionally, Tehran asserted—without providing evidence—that Amazon was preparing to withdraw from the region.
This threat signals a potential expansion of the conflict beyond traditional military and energy infrastructure to include global technology firms, particularly those viewed by Iran as connected to Western intelligence capabilities.
Analysts warn that such a shift could have far-reaching implications, considering the central role of cloud infrastructure in global communications, finance, and defence systems.
Bahrain, which hosts crucial Western military and commercial assets in the Gulf, has long been seen as a strategic hub for both U.S. operations and regional data infrastructure.
The Revolutionary Guard issued a stern warning that further action would be taken if attacks on Iranian figures persist. “If the assassinations continue, we will punish the companies we have previously announced much more severely,” the statement said.
This development highlights the risk of escalation in a conflict that is already destabilising global energy markets and raising concerns about potential attacks on critical infrastructure beyond the battlefield.
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