With tensions between the United States and Iran on the rise, threats issued from both sides have recently become a regular occurrence.
Iran has already engaged in strikes aimed at American-based tech companies—an Iranian missile strike has taken down AWS (Amazon Web Services) data centers in Bahrain and Dubai. Plus, additional threats from Iran have been issued against other U.S. tech giants, such as Microsoft, Google, Apple, and 14 others.
Now, a video warning has surfaced from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its speaker has made it clear that 'complete and utter annihilation' will come to any U.S. and Israeli facilities if the U.S. damages Iran’s power infrastructure.
The strike that’s been threatened in that piece of footage promises to eliminate a crucial hub that’s connected to OpenAI. And based on how much it’s worth, it could prove devastating for the AI-centered company.
The IRGC’s spokesperson alludes to the destruction of a massive AI data center
Iran leveling upThey released a video of threatening to strike 1GW Stargate AI datacenter in the UAE.The data center is hidden on Google maps they even shown that pic.twitter.com/LuOGIp3BVjApril 3, 2026
In a newly surfaced video message, IRGC spokesperson Brigadier General Ebrahim Zolfaghari warned of severe retaliation if the U.S. targets Iran’s power plant facilities.
“Should the USA proceed with its threats concerning Iran’s power plant facilities, retaliatory measures will be enacted immediately,” Zolfaghari said. “All power plants, energy infrastructure and information and communications technology of the Zionist regime — along with any similar companies in the region with American shareholders — will face complete destruction.”
After the statement, the video cuts to a view of Earth from space before zooming in on Abu Dhabi via Google Maps. A message appears on screen: “Nothing stays hidden to our sight.” The footage then shifts from night to day, revealing what appears to be OpenAI’s Stargate AI data center in the UAE — presented as a potential target.
Known as Stargate UAE, the facility is part of OpenAI’s broader push to expand AI infrastructure globally. It’s tied to the company’s “OpenAI for Countries” initiative, which aims to help governments build AI capabilities in partnership with the U.S.
“This initiative builds on the unprecedented investment in America’s AI infrastructure we announced in January with Stargate,” OpenAI said in a blog post, adding that the effort is designed to strengthen U.S. infrastructure while helping allies access AI responsibly and securely.
Bottom line
The message suggests that Iran could respond to any attacks on its power infrastructure by targeting assets linked to U.S. interests, including major technology-related facilities. It also reflects Iran’s current position on diplomacy, with officials indicating reluctance to engage in peace talks with the U.S. and Israel amid ongoing threats.
Given the potential risks to both infrastructure and human life, the situation underscores broader concerns about escalation and its possible consequences.
