Iran says major U.S. tech firms are targets in the Middle East, with drone and cyberattacks already underway

March 13, 2026

TL;DR

Iran has listed Amazon, Microsoft, Palantir, and Oracle as potential targets in the Middle East.
This action is in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iranian forces and leadership.
Iranian drone strikes have already damaged Amazon data centers in the UAE and Bahrain.
Medical tech company Stryker experienced a cyberattack linked to Handala, a hacking group associated with Iran.
The U.S. White House stated they are prepared for potential Iranian targets.
Other U.S. tech firms like Google, Snap, and Nvidia have implemented emergency protocols in the Middle East.

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