01.04.2026 10:46
Tensions in the Middle East have spilled over into digital infrastructure. Iranian missiles struck the headquarters of Batelco, the country's largest telecommunications company located in the Hamala region of Bahrain, which hosts Amazon Web Services. Disruptions occurred in the region due to the attacks. While banking and aviation systems were affected, Iran's announcement that it would target U.S. tech giants has brought global risks to cloud infrastructure back into focus.
The escalating US-Israel-Iran tension in the Middle East has gone beyond military and energy objectives, impacting global technology infrastructures as well. According to information reflected in the international press, Iran has carried out attacks targeting Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers located in Bahrain, one of the region's most critical digital hubs.
IRAN HAD ANNOUNCED IT WOULD TARGET US TECHNOLOGY GIANTS
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps had previously announced that it would target 18 US companies, including Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Tesla. Following this announcement, it was reported that Iranian missiles struck the headquarters of Batelco, which hosts AWS, located in the Hamala area of Bahrain.
ATTACKS FOCUSED ON DATA INFRASTRUCTURES
It was noted that the attacks concentrated in areas where Batelco's hosted data infrastructures are located, and the main reason for the disruptions experienced in AWS's Bahrain region was stated to be "intense drone activity." It was expressed that data centers suffered direct or indirect damage in previous attacks.
POWER OUTAGES AND TECHNICAL MALFUNCTIONS OCCURRED
Following the attacks, power outages occurred in the region, and it was reported that structural damage occurred in some data centers, with flooding resulting from the activation of fire suppression systems. This situation directly affected the continuity of digital services.
BANKING AND AVIATION SYSTEMS WERE AFFECTED
Amazon stated that the disruptions led to interruptions in many critical services, primarily banking transactions and airline reservation systems. The company had to redirect users to alternative data centers.
EXPERTS WARN OF "CLOUD RISK"
Experts emphasize that the recent developments highlight the risks of global dependence on cloud systems. It is particularly pointed out that the concentration of data infrastructures in certain regions creates significant vulnerabilities in times of war and crisis.