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GeopoliticsMedium•6 March 2026•

1 min read

Iranian Drone Strikes Target AWS and Microsoft Data Centers in UAE and Bahrain

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Key Facts

1The IRGC targeted Microsoft data centers in the Gulf region using kamikaze drones.

2Two AWS data centers in the UAE were hit by drones, while a facility in Bahrain was nearly struck.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reportedly launched kamikaze drone strikes against Microsoft and AWS data centers in the Gulf region. Two AWS facilities in the United Arab Emirates sustained hits, while a data center in Bahrain narrowly escaped a similar attack. These incidents represent the first documented instance of commercial cloud infrastructure being physically targeted during an armed conflict. Analysts suggest this escalation marks a strategic shift by Iran to disrupt the critical technological and information networks of regional adversaries. The attacks are expected to drive up security and insurance costs for Big Tech firms operating in the Middle East. Furthermore, the heightened geopolitical risk is likely to inject volatility into energy markets and increase the risk premium for global oil prices.