Iran claims strike on Amazon data center in Bahrai…
TEHRAN/MANAMA: Iran has claimed that it targeted an Amazon data center in Bahrain in what it described as part of its ongoing retaliatory campaign against the United States, marking a dramatic new allegation that could further heighten tensions across the Middle East.
According to Iranian state media, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the operation targeted an Amazon facility that it alleged was providing information and technological support to the US military. Iranian officials claimed the installation was successfully struck and destroyed during the operation.
However, the statement was not accompanied by any evidence, satellite imagery, or operational details to substantiate the claim. As of Friday, no independent organization had verified that an attack had taken place or confirmed any damage to the reported facility.
Neither Amazon, the Bahraini government, nor US officials had issued an official response by the time of publication. There has also been no confirmation from independent monitoring groups regarding the alleged strike or its potential impact.
The claim comes amid rapidly escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, with both sides exchanging accusations over recent military operations in the region. Tehran has repeatedly warned that any military bases or strategic facilities used by Washington for operations against Iran would be considered legitimate targets for retaliation.
Iranian officials reiterated that stance following the latest announcement, saying that infrastructure allegedly supporting US military activities could face further attacks if hostilities continue.
Security analysts say the claim is particularly significant because it involves a major global technology company rather than a conventional military installation. If independently verified, it would represent one of the first publicly acknowledged cases in which Iran has declared a large international technology facility as the target of a military operation.
Experts also cautioned that the absence of independent verification makes it impossible to determine whether the reported strike occurred or whether the alleged target sustained any damage. They noted that governments involved in conflicts often release competing narratives, making external confirmation essential before drawing conclusions.
The latest claim underscores the growing overlap between military conflict and critical digital infrastructure, raising fresh concerns about the security of data centers and technology assets in regions experiencing geopolitical instability.
For now, the reported attack remains an unverified Iranian claim, with the international community awaiting official responses and independent assessments to establish what, if anything, occurred on the ground.