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EPISODE · May 17, 2026 · 9 MIN

Iranian Drones Target UAE Data Centers: How AI Infrastructure Became a Battleground

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On March 1, Iranian Shahed drones struck two Amazon Web Services data centers in the UAE, sparking fires and disrupting banking apps across a region of 50 million people. This attack highlights how Gulf AI infrastructure, initially built for commercial purposes, has become a target due to strategic alignments and military uses. The incident underscores the complex interplay between economic diversification, geopolitical alliances, and the militarization of digital infrastructure.

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