Iranian strikes

Trump Administration Accused of Covering Up Massive War Damage

A new report alleges that American bases in the Middle East sustained “extensive damage” from Iranian strikes, exceeding publicly acknowledged figures. This assessment, based on findings by the American Enterprise Institute and interviews with U.S. officials, suggests Iran targeted over 100 sites across 11 bases, with an Iranian F-5 fighter jet reportedly breaching U.S. air defenses to strike a base in Kuwait. The report estimates over $5 billion in damages, in addition to military casualties. Congressional aides have expressed frustration over a lack of transparency regarding the full extent of the damage.

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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.

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