Iran has issued warnings to tech companies in the Gulf region, threatening to attack their facilities over alleged misconduct. Recent incidents include attacks on Amazon’s data centers in Bahrain and an alleged targeting of Oracle’s office in Dubai, which UAE authorities have denied. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) named 18 tech companies, including Google, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, Oracle, and Cisco, as potential targets, accusing them of aiding US and Israeli military operations. IRGC labeled these companies as “spy agencies” involved in “terrorist” activities on Iranian soil, warning of potential destruction and advising evacuations. Tech companies’ vast data collection capabilities, including location tracking, raise concerns over potential surveillance and aiding military operations. While it remains uncertain if tech companies share data with US and Israeli governments, reports suggest collaborations with intelligence agencies, sparking allegations of supporting war efforts. Despite Iran’s accusations, tech companies have not responded publicly, focusing on protecting employees in the Gulf region through remote work arrangements and emergency measures to mitigate risks.

