Iran Threatens US Tech Giants Amid $5.3B Amazon Plans

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Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated it plans to target U.S. technology operations in the Middle East, having already attacked Amazon's (AMZN) data centers. Amazon's investment in Saudi Arabia is set at $5.3 billion for 2026, and it operates over 900 data centers globally. Microsoft (MSFT) pledged to invest $15.2 billion in the UAE by 2030 and is on track for $145 billion in capex for fiscal 2026. These threats may impact tech company operations in the region, leading to increased costs or potential withdrawal from certain markets.