Iran claims to strike Oracle and Amazon data centers in the Gulf region.

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, April 2 - The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy Command announced on social media on the 2nd that Iran has targeted the data centers of American tech giants Oracle and Amazon in the Gulf region, located in Dubai, UAE, and Bahrain, respectively.

The announcement stated that this action was aimed at destroying the "assassination machine," as the actions of U.S. President Trump are causing the U.S. military to pay a heavy price.

The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement on March 31, declaring that it would consider companies and institutions related to 18 U.S. information and communication technology and artificial intelligence firms in the Middle East as "legitimate targets," including companies such as Cisco, HP, Intel, Oracle, and Microsoft.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Special Operations
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Iranian forces targeted data centers of Oracle and Amazon in the Gulf region
Location
Dubai · Bahrain
Unit
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy
Time
April 2, 2023
Equipment
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Summary

Iranian forces targeted the data centers of Oracle and Amazon located in Dubai and Bahrain on April 2, 2023. This action was described as a response to U.S. military actions, with the Iranian military labeling these companies as part of an 'assassination machine'. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announced that 18 U.S. tech firms are considered legitimate targets in the region.

Key Facts
  • Iran targeted Oracle and Amazon data centers in the Gulf region.
  • The operation was described as a strike against 'assassination machines'.
  • The locations of the data centers are in Dubai and Bahrain.
  • The Iranian military has identified 18 U.S. tech companies as legitimate targets.