A statement attributed to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has heightened regional tensions after it warned of potential action against major American technology companies operating in the Middle East.
The message, reportedly shared via Telegram and originally written in Farsi, names 17 U.S.-linked firms that the IRGC accuses of supporting American intelligence and military activities. Among those identified are global technology leaders such as Cisco, Intel, Oracle, Microsoft, Apple, Google, Meta, and IBM.
The list extends beyond the tech sector to include companies such as Tesla, aerospace giant Boeing, and financial institution J.P. Morgan Chase. UAE-based artificial intelligence firm G42 was also mentioned.
In its statement, the IRGC claimed that American information technology and artificial intelligence companies play a “central role” in surveillance and operational planning tied to U.S. actions against Iran. It further warned that these firms could be considered targets in response to what it described as ongoing hostilities.
The claims have not been independently verified, and none of the companies named have publicly responded to the allegations at the time of writing.
Observers note that the rhetoric underscores growing geopolitical friction, particularly as advanced technologies—including AI and data infrastructure—become increasingly intertwined with national security and global power competition.
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