Iran May Target Offices Of Google, Microsoft, Other US Tech Firms Amid Escalating War
As tensions escalate in the Middle East conflict, Iran has reportedly identified offices and infrastructure of major US technology companies as potential targets, according to media reports.
A report by Al Jazeera cited the Iranian outlet Tasnim News Agency, which released a list of technology firms whose offices could come under attack due to their alleged links to Israeli military technology.
Tech Giants Named In Report
The list reportedly includes several major US companies such as:
- Microsoft
- Palantir Technologies
- IBM
- Nvidia
- Oracle Corporation
According to the report, these firms have offices in Israel and several Gulf countries, and their technology has allegedly been used in military applications.
Iranian officials reportedly described the facilities as “new targets”, warning that as the conflict expands, economic and technological infrastructure linked to the United States and Israel could also become legitimate targets.
Offices Across Middle East
Both Google and Microsoft maintain major regional operations in the Middle East. Google’s regional headquarters is located in Dubai, while Microsoft operates a key office in Abu Dhabi.
Both companies also have offices in Israel.
Warning About Economic Targets
A spokesperson for Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters reportedly warned that banks and economic centres linked to the United States and Israel in the region could also be targeted.
The spokesperson cautioned civilians to stay away from banks within a one-kilometre radius, suggesting possible attacks on financial infrastructure.
Escalating Conflict
The threats come amid intensifying hostilities after joint strikes by the United States and Israel on Iranian targets, which Tehran says triggered its counterattacks.
Iran has since launched strikes on US assets in the Middle East and warned Gulf nations aligned with Washington that they could also be targeted.
The conflict has already had global economic repercussions, including disruptions to shipping routes and concerns over energy security after Iran moved to block traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key corridor for global oil and gas supplies.
News Source : Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.
