On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the launch of the 3rd phase of the 90th wave of Operation “True Promise 4” (Promised Sadiq 4). In a significant shift of strategy, Tehran confirmed it has begun targeting American commercial technology infrastructure alongside military assets in the Gulf.
Breaking ⚡ The 90th wave of Operation Promised Sadiq 4 was carried out with a counterattack on the US steel and aluminum industries in the region. ☫ 🇮🇷#Breaking#IranWar
— Global Desk USA (@GDeskUSA) April 2, 2026
The Primary Target: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Bahrain
For the first time, Iran has successfully targeted a major U.S. corporate entity in retaliation for the assassination of its leadership:
- The Strike: IRGC drones and missiles struck the Amazon cloud computing center in the Hamala region of Bahrain.
- Operational Impact: Bahrain’s Interior Ministry confirmed a major fire at the facility. Reports from the Financial Times indicate significant physical damage to the data center, which serves as the primary cloud hub for the Middle East.
- Corporate Exodus: Following the strike, the IRGC claimed that Amazon has begun the process of closing its operations and leaving the region. This follows a formal warning issued by the Guards on March 31, naming 18 U.S. firms—including Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Meta—as legitimate targets.
Military Strikes: 7 Air Bases Hit
Parallel to the cyber-infrastructure strike, the IRGC reported high-intensity barrages against U.S. and Israeli military hubs:
- The Scope: Seven air bases across Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE were targeted.
- Tactical Objective: The 90th wave focused on “infrastructure behind U.S. airpower,” specifically targeting SATCOM terminals, radar arrays, and mission-critical aircraft like the Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) to blind regional air defenses.
- Code Name: The operation was carried out under the religious code “Ya Man Huwa Shadid al-Eqab” (O He who is severe in punishment).
Iran’s “Corporate Deterrence” Doctrine
The IRGC’s statement clarified that the targeting of technology companies is a direct response to their alleged complicity in “targeted assassinations” (referring to the recent deaths of Ali Larijani and Kamal Kharrazi):
- AI & Surveillance: Tehran accuses U.S. cloud and AI companies of providing the data and tracking capabilities used by U.S.-Israeli intelligence to locate Iranian officials.
- The Ultimatum: The Guards warned that for every future assassination of an Iranian leader, one of the 18 identified U.S. companies will face “complete destruction” in the Middle East.
Global Economic & Technical Fallout
| Sector | Impact | Status |
| Cloud Services | AWS Bahrain Disrupted | Regional latency issues; government portals affected. |
| Tech Sector | 18 Firms on “Kill List” | High-level evacuations of Western tech staff from Dubai and Manama. |
| Aviation | Fuel Depot Fires | Drone strikes at Kuwait International Airport have halted refueling. |
| Market | Tech Stocks Volatile | Amazon (AMZN) and Microsoft (MSFT) shares dipped in pre-market trading. |
The “Nightmare” of Asymmetric War
Military experts describe the 90th wave as a “nightmare scenario” for the U.S. administration. By expanding the target list to include the digital backbone of the global economy (cloud centers), Iran is attempting to make the cost of the war unsustainable for the American private sector.
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