Is Oracle In Dubai Under Attack? Conflicting Claims Emerge Amid Iran-US Tensions
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that it carried out an attack on a data centre belonging to US tech giant Oracle in Dubai.
However, authorities in the United Arab Emirates have denied the claim, stating that no such attack has taken place.
According to reports, the IRGC said the strike was part of its “37th wave” of attacks linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.
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The claim was reportedly shared through Iranian state media, which suggested that American technology infrastructure in the region is now a potential target.
UAE-based media outlets quickly rejected the report, saying there is no evidence of any strike or damage to an Oracle facility in Dubai. No disruption to services or infrastructure has been reported so far.
The claim comes shortly after Iran alleged it had targeted an Amazon cloud facility in Bahrain. Bahrain authorities confirmed a fire at a company site but did not fully verify Iran’s claim of responsibility.
Meanwhile, Amazon had earlier stated that its cloud services in Bahrain were disrupted due to the ongoing conflict.
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The IRGC has also issued a strong warning to several major US companies in the region, including Microsoft, Google, Apple, Meta, Tesla, and Intel. Iran accused these firms of supporting US operations and warned employees to leave their workplaces for safety.
In a statement, Iran also criticised comments by Donald Trump, who had earlier threatened severe military action. Iran’s mission to the United Nations called such remarks dangerous and a violation of international law.
As conflicting claims continue, there is no confirmed proof of an Oracle data centre attack in Dubai. The situation remains highly volatile, with fears of further escalation across the region.
