Iran says it will target US tech companies in Middle East
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard announces plans to target U.S. tech companies in the Middle East.
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If Iranian attacks disrupt Apple, Microsoft, or Google operations in the Middle East, services and supply chains could be affected, potentially impacting U.S. consumers and tech sector stability.
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced Tuesday that it plans to target major U.S. technology companies operating in the Middle East, including Apple, Microsoft, and Google, according to a statement published by the IRGC's official news outlet Sepah News. The threat comes amid ongoing regional conflict and appears tied to U.S. involvement or support in the Middle East. The IRGC named 18 companies in total, accusing them of unspecified conduct related to the conflict. The announcement represents an escalation in Iran's rhetoric against American businesses and could signal intent to disrupt tech services or infrastructure across the region. The threat underscores deepening U.S.-Iran tensions and raises concerns about potential cyberattacks or sabotage against U.S. corporate assets in the Middle East.
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