In a major shift in modern warfare, Iran has been targeting commercial data centers and tech-related infrastructure across the Gulf. The attacks are largely attributed to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and have exposed critical infrastructure run by private companies to physical assaults.

From damaging Amazon Web Services (AWS) facilities in Bahrain and the UAE to threatening major American tech firms, Tehran's actions indicate a strategic focus on systems that support AI, cloud computing, and global communications.