Iran's IRGC Threatens to Target 18 US Tech and Defense Firms in Middle East
Key Takeaways
- IRGC names 18 U.S. tech and defense firms as imminent targets across the Middle East.
- Targeted companies include Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Meta.
- Deadline April 1, 8:00 PM Tehran time; employees urged to evacuate.
IRGC Names 18 US Firms as Legitimate Targets
Iran's IRGC threatened to target 18 American tech and defense companies operating in the Middle East.
The list included Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, HP, Intel, IBM, and Cisco.
The IRGC warned these companies assisted US-Israeli terror operations by providing espionage and AI services.
Employees Urged to Evacuate for Safety
The IRGC advised employees to immediately leave their workplaces to protect their lives.
Residents within a one-kilometer radius of these corporate facilities were urged to evacuate.
The threat represents a significant escalation beyond traditional military targets.
IRGC Accuses Firms of Directly Enabling Assassinations
Iran accused the American ICT and AI firms of playing a central role in designing and executing assassinations.
The IRGC declared that for every act of terror in Iran, the corresponding facilities will be struck.
The list also included JP Morgan, General Electric, and Spire Solutions.
US Tech Firms at Risk in Regional Operations
Many named companies have significant physical operations in the region.
Tesla operates showrooms, service centers, and more than 30 Supercharger stations across the Gulf.
AWS regional data centers were struck by Iranian drones earlier in the war.
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