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AWS Acknowledges Drone Strikes Impacting Data Centers in Middle East

4/8/2026

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) reports drone strikes tied to the Iran war have affected data centers in Bahrain and the UAE.
Matt Garman, AWS CEO, confirmed teams are working around the clock to maintain service.
The situation marks the first acknowledgment of military threats to a major U.S. cloud provider's infrastructure.
Despite disruptions, Garman remained optimistic about long-term investments in the region.

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) reports drone strikes tied to the Iran war have affected data centers in Bahrain and the UAE.
Matt Garman, AWS CEO, confirmed teams are working around the clock to maintain service.
The situation marks the first acknowledgment of military threats to a major U.S. cloud provider's infrastructure.
Despite disruptions, Garman remained optimistic about long-term investments in the region.