Iranian Missile Strikes Cripple AWS Data Centers in Bahrain and Dubai
Iranian strikes have significantly impacted Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers in Bahrain and Dubai, rendering multiple zones in these regions “hard down” and completely unavailable. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been targeting AWS sites in the Middle East since early March, with no clear timeline for restoring normal operations. These disruptions extend beyond AWS, as Iran has also threatened other tech companies like Nvidia and Microsoft, and has already struck an Oracle data center. The broader implications for the global tech industry include disruptions to crucial supply chains for materials like aluminum, helium, and LNG, stemming from the conflict’s impact on oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz.
John Q. Hosedrinker