Jing Ji Guan Cha Wang·2026-03-13 07:46Core Viewpoint - Iran has declared that the infrastructure of several major US tech companies, including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Nvidia, IBM, Oracle, and Palantir, is now within the scope of legitimate military targets due to the evolving nature of regional conflicts [2][3] Group 1: Company Infrastructure and Locations - Amazon has established cloud infrastructure, data centers, and R&D centers in locations such as Tel Aviv, Haifa, Bahrain, and the UAE [2] - Microsoft has offices, cloud services, and R&D facilities in Dubai, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Herzliya [2] - Nvidia has set up regional headquarters and business offices in Haifa, Tel Aviv, and Dubai [2] Group 2: Military and Strategic Implications - The mentioned tech companies are accused of providing technological support to the Israeli military, with Palantir openly acknowledging its strategic cooperation with Israel [3] - In response to escalating tensions, some US companies in the Gulf region have implemented measures such as remote work policies and emergency plans to mitigate risks from drone attacks or airspace closures [3] - An attack on Amazon's data center in the UAE occurred on March 1, resulting in a fire and power outage, highlighting the blurred lines between commercial cloud services and military targets [3]