Drone strikes on data centers spook Big Tech, halting Middle East projects

Drone and missile strikes tied to the Iran conflict damaged data centers in the Gulf, highlighting the vulnerability of critical cloud infrastructure.

Pure Data Centre Group paused Middle East investment plans after a facility was hit, underscoring rising war-risk concerns for developers.

Amazon Web Services said multiple data centers in the UAE and Bahrain were damaged, causing service disruptions during the wider conflict.

The attacks could slow major AI and data-center expansion plans in the region as companies reassess security and insurability.