"The attacks are part of the IRGC's recent operations against Amazon data centres in Dubai and other strategic centres in the region. Amazon and Microsoft in these operations has dealt a serious blow to the enemy's technological and information infrastructure."
"Activities that probe an enemy's weaknesses during armed conflict are unremarkable. The notion that datacenters are critical infrastructure and therefore worthy targets during combat is also not new."
"Spreading falsehoods and propaganda during conflict is also a very common tactic, and with much of Iran's internet currently offline, Telegram could offer the nation's government one of the few ways to get its message across borders."
Iran's government-aligned Fars News Agency claimed responsibility for drone strikes against Amazon Web Services datacenters in Bahrain and Dubai, stating the attacks aimed to identify and disrupt these centers' roles in supporting military and intelligence operations. The agency attributed the operations to the IRGC and claimed they damaged enemy technological infrastructure. The claims reflect common wartime tactics of targeting critical infrastructure and spreading propaganda. With much of Iran's internet offline, Telegram serves as a communication channel for the government to disseminate messages internationally. While the agency also mentioned attacks on Microsoft, which reported no such incidents, Amazon confirmed drone strikes near its Bahrain facility and direct strikes on Dubai operations.
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