Amazon services disrupted in Bahrain amid regional drone attacks
Amazon cloud unit reports ongoing outages as conflict-linked strikes hit infrastructure and force customers to shift operations globally
MANAMA, Bahrain (MNTV) — Amazon’s cloud computing division has reported disruptions to its services in Bahrain following drone attacks linked to the ongoing regional conflict.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) confirmed that its Bahrain-based infrastructure has been affected, with outages continuing as the situation develops. The company did not disclose the precise location or extent of the damage but acknowledged that operations in the region have been impacted.
AWS said it is assisting clients in transferring their data and services to other global servers to maintain continuity, while also coordinating with local authorities and prioritizing staff safety.
The disruption comes amid escalating tensions across the Gulf, where infrastructure has increasingly been affected by retaliatory strikes. Regional countries, including Bahrain, have faced repeated attacks following the US-Israeli military campaign, with critical facilities becoming part of the broader conflict landscape.
Earlier in March, AWS reported that drone strikes had already damaged two of its data centers in the United Arab Emirates as well as a facility in Bahrain, highlighting the vulnerability of commercial infrastructure in the expanding confrontation.
Iranian officials have previously warned that economic and technological assets linked to US interests could be targeted, with reports indicating that major multinational companies operating in the Gulf region were considered potential objectives.
The latest disruption underscores the growing impact of the conflict beyond military targets, affecting global technology services and raising concerns about the stability of digital infrastructure in the region.
AWS remains one of the world’s largest cloud service providers, supporting a wide range of digital platforms, enterprise systems, and emerging technologies. Any sustained disruption to its services could have broader implications for businesses relying on its infrastructure worldwide.
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