Iran's IRGC Retaliates on US Firms With Oracle Data Center Strike in Dubai
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Iran's IRGC Retaliates on US Firms With Oracle Data Center Strike in Dubai

01 April, 2026.Iran.16 sources

Key Takeaways

  • IRGC threatened to strike US tech giants in the Middle East, naming Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft.
  • The White House says it is prepared to thwart any Iranian attacks on US firms.
  • The threats occur within a broader 2026 Iran escalation involving US-Israel actions and regional conflict.

IRGC Threats and Retaliation

The IRGC declared they would destroy respective units in exchange for each terror act in Iran.

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Oracle reported its operations continuing normally despite the attack.

The White House said the US military was prepared to thwart any attacks by Iran.

The US State Department warned Americans in Saudi Arabia to shelter in place.

Broadening Target Spectrum

The IRGC's targeting of a civilian tech facility marked a notable shift in military posture.

These strikes aim to demonstrate vulnerabilities in big tech operations.

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The Oracle strike followed a series of Iranian strikes on AWS infrastructure in Bahrain.

The conflict had already killed 2,076 people and injured 26,500 by April 2.

Wider Regional Impacts

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, threatening 20% of global oil shipments.

Trump asked countries to act with courage and take the Strait.

Israel said it would occupy the entire south of Lebanon indefinitely.

The war disrupted global travel and trade and halted flights throughout the Middle East.

Tensions between the US and Iran stretched back to 1979.

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