In a development that underscores the growing vulnerability of critical digital infrastructure in the Middle East, cloud operations linked to Amazon in Bahrain have reportedly been damaged following an Iranian strike, according to a report by the Financial Times.
The incident, if confirmed, marks a significant escalation in the targeting of commercial technology assets tied to US firms in the Gulf, highlighting the expanding scope of regional conflict beyond traditional military and energy infrastructure.
Strike Hits Key Cloud Infrastructure
The reported damage affected Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company’s highly profitable cloud computing division that powers a vast range of digital services globally. Bahrain serves as one of AWS’s most critical regional hubs, supporting businesses, financial institutions, and government operations across the Gulf.
Earlier the same day, Bahrain’s Interior Ministry confirmed that civil defence teams were responding to a fire at a company facility
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