Iran evacuation order targets U.S. tech companies including Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Google and Oracle.
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Iranian authorities warn that U.S. tech infrastructure in the Middle East could become potential targets.
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Global technology firms with data centres and offices in UAE, Israel and Gulf states placed on security alert.
Iran has issued an evacuation directive for several American technology companies operating across the Middle East, warning that their offices, data centres and other digital infrastructure could become potential targets amid rising geopolitical tensions.
According to reports, the warning affects multiple global tech firms with operational presence across the Gulf region and Israel. Among the companies identified are IBM, Google, Microsoft, Amazon through Amazon Web Services, and Oracle, all of which maintain cloud services, enterprise infrastructure or regional offices in countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Israel and Bahrain.
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Other technology and cybersecurity firms reportedly included in the warning are Cisco Systems, Palo Alto Networks, Salesforce, Adobe, Qualcomm, Dell Technologies, Intel, and Apple.
The companies operate a range of services across the region including cloud computing platforms, enterprise software systems, cybersecurity operations, semiconductor partnerships and retail technology outlets.
Iran’s warning signals growing concern that American-linked technological infrastructure could be caught in the widening regional conflict, particularly as tensions continue to rise across strategic Middle East corridors.
Security analysts say the development may trigger precautionary measures among multinational firms operating digital infrastructure in the region while governments review the safety of critical technology facilities.
