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Satellite Images Show Amazon Data Center Damage in Bahrain
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Satellite imagery reviewed by Bloomberg and imagery released through Iran's state-backed Tasnim news agency appear to show damage at Amazon data centers in Zallaq and Askar, Bahrain. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it struck the facilities, alleging Amazon supported US military operations; Amazon had not commented. The incident highlights the exposure of major cloud infrastructure to physical attacks during regional conflict.
First Article: 07/30/26
Latest Article: 07/31/26
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07-30-2026
Ars Technica / Jeremy Hsu
Iranian forces reportedly struck Amazon Web Services data centers in Bahrain on July 21, adding damage to facilities already disrupting cloud operations across the Middle East.
07-28-2026
Gizmodo / AJ Dellinger
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly struck Amazon Web Services facilities in Zallaq and Askar, Bahrain, with satellite imagery showing apparent damage after earlier drone disruptions.
07-28-2026
Bloomberg / Olivia Solon
Satellite imagery reviewed in late July 2026 indicates damage to two Amazon data centers in Zallaq and Askar, Bahrain, after missile-strike claims.
