Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Amazon-related data infrastructure in Bahrain, escalating tensions surrounding the ongoing regional conflict.
According to reports, the IRGC said its forces targeted infrastructure linked to Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Bahrain. The claim comes amid a wider escalation involving Iran, the United States, and several countries in the Gulf region.
The reported attack highlights growing concerns over the vulnerability of digital infrastructure and cloud computing facilities during military conflicts. Data centers play a crucial role in supporting websites, online services, businesses, and government operations, making them increasingly important strategic assets.
The IRGC has described its strikes as part of retaliatory military operations against US-linked targets in the region. However, details about the extent of damage to the Amazon infrastructure and the impact on AWS services remain subject to ongoing reports and verification.
The development could further increase concerns among international technology companies operating in the Middle East. Any disruption to major cloud infrastructure could potentially affect businesses and online services that depend on regional data centers.
The reported strike comes as the conflict continues to raise fears of wider instability across the Gulf, with attacks and military operations involving Iran and US-linked facilities reported in Bahrain and other regional locations.
