Iranian Strike Damages Amazon's Cloud Facility in Bahrain

An Iranian strike has damaged Amazon's cloud computing facility in Bahrain, according to reports citing sources familiar with the matter. Bahrain's Interior Ministry stated that civil defense teams were extinguishing a fire at a company facility following what authorities described as an Iranian attack. The ministry did not specify the company involved or the extent of the damage. This incident follows a recent threat from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to target major U.S. technology companies operating in the Middle East, including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Apple. Amazon has not immediately responded to requests for comment on the reported strike. Previously, Amazon Web Services (AWS) reported disruptions in its Bahrain region amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, marking the second time in a month that its operations have been affected by regional tensions. AWS, Amazon's cloud computing unit, is critical for the operation of many well-known websites and government operations, serving as the company's main profit driver.