Iran has claimed responsibility for a missile strike targeting an Amazon data centre in Bahrain, marking another significant escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Tehran and the United States and its regional allies.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said its Aerospace Force launched several cruise missiles at what it described as central data infrastructure belonging to the American technology giant, Amazon, in Bahrain. According to the IRGC, the facility was successfully destroyed during the operation.
The claim was reported by Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency. However, there has been no immediate confirmation from the Bahraini government, Amazon, or U.S. officials, and the reported attack has not been independently verified.
The latest development comes as tensions between Iran and the United States continue to intensify following a series of military exchanges across the Middle East. In recent days, the United States has carried out additional strikes on Iranian targets, while Tehran has responded with attacks on facilities and locations it says are linked to U.S. military operations in the region.
The renewed hostilities have raised concerns about the stability of the Gulf region, particularly as Bahrain hosts key strategic infrastructure and serves as an important base for U.S. military operations.
The reported strike also comes despite a Pakistan-brokered memorandum of understanding signed by both countries in June, which was intended to end hostilities and pave the way for a long-term peace agreement. The latest exchange of attacks has cast fresh doubt on the future of that agreement and heightened fears of a broader regional conflict.
As of the time of reporting, independent verification of the IRGC’s claims remains unavailable, while authorities in Bahrain and Amazon have yet to issue official statements regarding the alleged attack.
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