Iran claims it will target Middle Eastern entities associated with 18 U.S. high-tech companies

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran announced that 18 U.S. information technology and artificial intelligence companies, including Cisco, HP, and Intel, are considered "legitimate targets" for strikes, and advised employees and nearby residents to evacuate to ensure safety.

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2026-04-08 05:05:32

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Xinhua Tehran March 31 Report—On March 31, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran issued an announcement stating that it will designate as “lawful strike targets” companies and institutions related to 18 U.S. information and communications technology and artificial intelligence enterprises in the Middle East. The 18 companies include Cisco, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Oracle, Microsoft, Apple, Google, and others.

The announcement said, “Employees of the above institutions are advised to leave their workplaces immediately to protect their own safety,” and residents within a 1-kilometer radius of these institutions should also leave their homes and go to a safe location.

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