Iran Threatens to Target Apple, Google, Meta, and More Across Middle East
Iran's IRGC announces plans to go after major US tech giants operating in the Middle East starting April 1.
Iran just put Silicon Valley on notice. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared it will begin targeting major American tech companies across the Middle East, with operations set to kick off at 8PM local time on April 1.
The hit list reads like a who's who of US tech dominance: Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla. That's six of the most valuable companies on the planet, all squarely in the IRGC's crosshairs.
Details on what "targeting" actually means remain thin. The announcement covers operations spanning the broader Middle East region, not just Iran's borders.
For companies already navigating geopolitical minefields in the region, this escalation adds a new layer of risk. The specific inclusion of Nvidia and Tesla alongside the usual software giants signals the scope extends beyond just social platforms and into chips and EVs.