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Iran's IRGC claims attack on Amazon's main data hub in Bahrain

Euronews World · 2026-07-21

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• What happened: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have attacked Amazon's central data infrastructure in Bahrain using cruise missiles, also targeting US air defense systems in the region. • Why it matters: This incident escalates ongoing military confrontations between Iran and the US, which have persisted for ten consecutive days, raising concerns about regional stability and potential retaliatory actions. • What to watch next: Monitor responses from Bahraini, US, and Amazon officials, as well as developments in US-Iran relations, particularly regarding military actions and diplomatic negotiations.

By Babak Kamiar Published on 21/07/2026 - 12:06 GMT+2 Share Comments Add Euronews on Google Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp The IRGC claimed its cruise missiles destroyed Amazon's central data infrastructure in Bahrain and hit US air defence systems. Bahraini, US and Amazon officials have not responded. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed on Tuesday that its Aerospace Force targeted and "destroyed" the central data infrastructure of the US company Amazon in Bahrain using several cruise missiles. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The IRGC also said in a statement released by its public relations office that "US air defence systems and radar installations in the Bahraini areas of Muharraq and Riffa were also targeted" in the attack. Bahraini and US officials, as well as Amazon, have not yet responded to the claim. The reported strikes come as direct military confrontations between Iran and the US have continued for the tenth consecutive day despite diplomatic efforts and exchanges of messages between the two sides. As the US has intensified its attacks on Iranian infrastructure, Tehran has warned that if such attacks continue, it will target facilities and infrastructure in regional countries that are made available to or used by US forces. US President Donald Trump has vowed to make Iran pay “many times over” for the recent deaths of three US soldiers in Jordan and Iraq. Related IRGC pledges 'unforgettable lesson' for US as Iran signals return to talksUS launches new wave of strikes on Iran as Israel vows 'powerful' response to Tehran In the same statement, the IRGC said the attack was carried out in response to what it described as "yesterday's US military aggression against the under-construction, civilian facilities in Darkhovin." At the same time, Iran's Permanent Mission to the International Organisations in Vienna issued a statement calling on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the United Nations Security Council to condemn the US attack on the under-construction Darkhovin nuclear power plant. The IAEA has also said it is reviewing reports of the attack but has not yet issued an independent assessment of the incident. Go to accessibility shortcuts Share Comments Add Euronews on Google Read more Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz as US strikes Iran for tenth consecutive night Oil prices rise as fighting between US and Iran intensifies US hits Iran for ninth night as Khamenei calls ceasefire 'worthless' Iran war World News Donald Trump Amazon Iran Bahrain

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