Iran Says It Hit Oracle Facilities in UAE
Gizmodo • • business
Key Points:
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims to have targeted an Oracle data center in Dubai, following Iran’s recent threats against American tech companies allegedly aiding U.S. and Israeli military operations, with Oracle explicitly named.
- The UAE reported intercepting multiple ballistic missiles and drones from Iran on April 1 and 2, but has not confirmed any successful strikes on Dubai, though investigations suggest some Iranian drone attacks may have been downplayed.
- The IRGC also claimed to have targeted an Amazon facility in Bahrain, with Bahrain authorities reporting a fire at a company facility attributed to Iranian aggression, though damage details and confirmation from Amazon remain unclear.
- The ongoing conflict has caused significant civilian casualties, with over 1,600 deaths reported in Iran and more than 1,300 in Lebanon due to strikes by Israeli forces, highlighting the broader regional devastation after 34 days of war.
