China.Cn IRGC Threatens Attacks on 18 US Tech Giants Over Espionage Allegations
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- •IRGC threatens 18 US tech companies, labeling them as legitimate targets for attacks.
- •The warning follows allegations of these firms aiding US-Israeli operations in Iran.
- •Employees are urged to evacuate as attacks are set to begin on April 1, 2026.
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.
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