Tensions in the Middle East have escalated after Iran issued direct warnings against major US technology companies, including Apple, Microsoft and Google, accusing them of supporting American military operations. In a statement published on 31 March 2026, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said a number of firms would be considered 'legitimate targets' due to their alleged role in providing digital and intelligence-related support.
According to Iranian state-linked outlet PressTV, the IRGC warned that offices and facilities linked to these companies in the region could face reprisals. The statement claimed that technology services, including artificial intelligence and communications infrastructure, had been used to assist US and allied operations.
