Amazon’s cloud computing operation in Bahrain suffered damage after an attack reportedly carried out by Iranian forces, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing a source familiar with the matter. The facility, part of Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) regional infrastructure, was recently launched to support the company’s growing cloud footprint in the Middle East.
Earlier in the day, Bahrain’s Interior Ministry confirmed that civil defence teams were actively working to extinguish a fire at a company facility following what authorities described as an Iranian strike. The ministry did not immediately disclose the name of the company, the number of casualties, or the full extent of the damage.
The incident underscores rising tensions in the region and highlights the vulnerability of critical infrastructure, including major technology and cloud computing hubs, to cross-border attacks. Amazon has yet to issue a public statement regarding the disruption or potential impact on its cloud services in the region.
Analysts note that any prolonged outage could affect businesses and government operations that rely on Amazon’s cloud services, given the growing dependence on digital infrastructure in the Middle East.
Bahrain has intensified security measures in response to the strike, while international observers monitor the situation closely as geopolitical tensions continue to escalate.
