Business · 12 March 2026

Iran targets Google, Amazon data centers across Middle East

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Middle East AI infrastructure plans face potential disruption due to new Iranian threats. Iran's Tasnim News Agency stated on Wednesday that seven US tech companies, including Google and Amazon, are valid targets for attacks. The agency listed 29 company locations, including data centres and research hubs, across Qatar, Israel, UAE, and Bahrain.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 March 2026 at 3:52

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