Iran Warns US Tech Firms Could Become Targets as War Expands

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March 11, 2026, 6:38 PM

• •Iranian media published a list of US companies with Israeli links as potential targets.
• •Companies listed include Google, Microsoft, Palantir, IBM, Nvidia, and Oracle.
• •Iranian drone strikes have damaged Amazon Web Services data centers in the UAE and Bahrain.
• •Tech companies are adjusting operations by implementing remote work policies and contingency plans.

As the conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States intensifies, major US tech companies with links to Israel are being targeted in the digital infrastructure. Iranian state-linked media has published a list of US companies, including Google, Microsoft, and Palantir, whose technology is allegedly used for military applications. This follows drone strikes on data centers in the UAE and Bahrain, indicating a shift towards targeting digital infrastructure. Tech companies are adjusting operations, with remote work and contingency plans becoming more prevalent as the conflict escalates.

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