- Bahrain and Kuwait were targeted by recent military strikes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and discussions of potential peace deals with Iran.
- Iranian missiles targeted Kuwait and Bahrain, leading to US strikes on Qeshm Island and diplomatic talks.
- Iran fired missiles and drones toward Gulf neighbors, involving a Botswana-flagged tanker, while US forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites.
- Iran caused damage via strikes on Gulf allies, including the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman.
Attacks on Gulf Data Centers Disrupt Digital Services During Regional Conflict
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 1
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What happened
During the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, attacks on critical infrastructure facilities in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates occurred. These attacks disrupted digital services, including banking and payment platforms.
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Why it matters
Critical infrastructure, ranging from energy facilities to data centers, is increasingly becoming a target in modern warfare. The disruptions in the Gulf highlight the vulnerability of digital services and financial platforms to cyberattacks and drone strikes.
Iran previously caused damage to Gulf allies, including the UAE and Bahrain, through strikes.
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Who's involved
- BahrainA country whose digital services were disrupted by attacks on critical infrastructure.
- United Arab EmiratesA country whose digital services were disrupted by attacks on critical infrastructure.
- Amazon Web ServicesA company providing on-demand cloud computing platforms that operates in the region.
- UAEA computer emulator related to digital services in the United Arab Emirates.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Attacks on Gulf data centers may disrupt AWS servicesAttacks on Gulf data centers could disrupt cloud computing services provided by AWS.Possible
- Saudi Arabia's critical infrastructure may face disruption from regional attacksSaudi Arabia's critical infrastructure may face disruption from regional attacks during the Iran conflictPossible
- Attacks on Gulf data centers may disrupt Emirates' operationsOperational disruptions to Gulf critical infrastructure could affect Emirates' logistics and digital services.Possible
- Qatar's critical infrastructure may face risk from regional attacksQatar's critical infrastructure faces heightened risk from regional cyber and drone attacksPossible
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The entities involved
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Bahrain
country in the Persian Gulf
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United Arab Emirates
country in Western Asia
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