"The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened to target US tech companies' operations in the Middle East, telling employees of 18 companies to leave their workplaces immediately to save their lives."
"The IRGC stated, 'Since the main element in designing and tracking terror targets are American [information and communications technology] and AI companies, in response to this terrorist operation, from now on the main institutions effective in terrorist operations will be our legitimate targets.'"
"Iran previously pledged to attack companies and banks tied to the US and Israel, though the warning it issued on Tuesday had a specific deadline."
"Earlier this month, Iranian drones struck Amazon data centers in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, disrupting Amazon Web Services operations in the region."
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued threats against US tech companies operating in the Middle East, including Apple, Google, and Microsoft. Employees were instructed to evacuate immediately to ensure their safety. The IRGC stated that American tech and AI companies are key in designing and tracking terror targets, making them legitimate targets in response to recent events. The warning included a specific deadline for action, following previous attacks on Amazon data centers in the region. The US has utilized AI in military operations against Iran.
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