Iran Warns of Potential Strike on $30 Billion Stargate AI Data Center in UAE After Gulf Data Center Attacks

Defense News  April 3, 2026

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — April 3, 2026 : Iran has issued a warning that it may target the Stargate artificial intelligence (AI) data center project under development in Abu Dhabi, marking a further escalation in tensions involving critical digital infrastructure across the Gulf region.

The warning, delivered by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), follows a series of reported drone and missile strikes over the past 48 hours on commercial data centers linked to major U.S. technology firms in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. The developments indicate a shift in targeting priorities, with cloud computing and AI infrastructure increasingly viewed as strategic assets in regional conflicts.

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