DUBAI / MANAMA — The Government of Dubai has issued a high-priority denial following reports that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted a major Oracle data center in the city on Friday, April 3, 2026. While Iran’s state media and military command claimed successful strikes against U.S. tech giants across the Gulf, Dubai authorities have labeled these specific reports as “baseless misinformation.”
- Dubai Media Office: “Fake News”
In a swift response shared on X (formerly Twitter), the Dubai Government Media Office clarified that there has been no IRGC activity or attempted strikes within the emirate.
Official Stance: “Reports suggesting the IRGC carried out or tried any attack in Dubai are fake news and have no basis in fact.”
Public Advisory: Officials have urged the public and global markets to rely exclusively on verified government sources, warning that “information warfare” is peaking alongside the kinetic conflict.
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Despite Dubai’s denial, Iran’s military central command, Khatam Al-Anbiya, announced a broad offensive on Thursday and Friday targeting U.S. and Israeli corporate interests.
The Justification: Tehran claims the strikes are retaliation for U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran’s two largest steel plants.
The Targets: State media (Mehr and Tasnim) reported hits on:
Amazon AWS Building (Bahrain): Claimed as part of the “third phase” of their operation.
Oracle Data Center (Dubai): Claimed by the IRGC Navy Command.
Industrial Assets: “American steel industries” in Abu Dhabi and “American aluminum industries” in Bahrain.
- Confirmed Fire in Bahrain
Unlike the situation in Dubai, Bahrain’s Interior Ministry confirmed that civil defense teams were deployed to extinguish a fire at a corporate facility following what they described as an Iranian attack. While the ministry did not explicitly name Amazon, the location and timing align with the IRGC’s claims regarding the cloud computing center. - The “Tech Target” List
This escalation follows a warning issued by the IRGC just two days ago, listing 18 U.S. firms as legitimate targets due to their alleged role in providing AI for warfare and espionage.
Companies at Risk: Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, Oracle, and Google were among those listed.
Strategic Shift: Iran is increasingly targeting “non-military” U.S. commercial infrastructure to exert economic pressure on Washington.
Status Report: Regional Tech Infrastructure (April 3, 2026)
| Location | Facility Claimed | Local Government Status |
| Dubai, UAE | Oracle Data Center | DENIED (No incident reported) |
| Manama, Bahrain | Amazon AWS Center | CONFIRMED (Fire reported/Civil Defense deployed) |
| Abu Dhabi, UAE | Steel Industries | Under Review / No confirmed damage |
| Haifa, Israel | Rafael Arms Factory | Active Defense / Interceptions Reported |
Market Context: Why It Matters
The claims of hits on Oracle and Amazon sent ripples through the Nasdaq and ADX (Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange) earlier today. As Oracle is currently undergoing a massive global restructuring (laying off 30,000 staff to fund AI data centers), any perceived physical threat to their Middle Eastern hubs adds significant volatility to the stock.