Iran Strikes Bahrain’s Batelco, Damaging Amazon Web Services Infrastructure

Iran Strikes Bahrain’s Batelco, Damaging Amazon Web Services Infrastructure

On April 1, Iranian forces launched missiles and drones that struck the Batelco headquarters in Hamala, Bahrain — a site that hosts cloud infrastructure tied to Amazon Web Services (AWS). The attack, one of the most direct hits on a US-linked technology asset in the region, elevated already high tensions and prompted warnings for businesses operating in nearby facilities. What