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Iran threatens strikes on "espionage" targets, naming major U.S. tech firms

China.Cn • March 31, 2026

CAIRO, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday warned that companies it accused of involvement in "terrorist espionage" could be targeted, naming several major U.S. technology firms and urging employees and nearby residents to leave the areas.

In a statement, the IRGC said institutions it claims contribute to intelligence operations, communications technology, and artificial intelligence used in attacks on Iran would be considered "legitimate targets."

The statement specifically listed companies including Cisco, HP, Intel, Oracle, Microsoft, Apple, Google, and Meta, among others. Endtiem

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IRGC Threatens Attacks on 18 US Tech Giants Over Espionage Allegations Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a warning to 18 major US technology firms, declaring them legitimate targets for retaliatory strikes due to alleged involvement in espionage operations against Iran. The firms named include Apple, Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, and others, accused of assisting US-Israeli operations within Iran. The IRGC stated that attacks would commence at 20:00 local time on April 1, 2026, urging employees and nearby residents to evacuate for their safety. This escalation follows a reported targeted strike that resulted in Iranian casualties, prompting Iran to shift its military doctrine to consider such institutions as targets. The situation has heightened tensions in the region, with Iran claiming a sustained campaign of aggression against its officials. The IRGC's threats have raised concerns about potential impacts on global tech operations in the Middle East. 11 sources 72

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