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AWS cannot restore data lost in Iranian-struck Middle East data centers

As of September 2026: Revising AI data center plans after strikes

Iranian drone strikes damaged Amazon's Gulf data centers in March. Six months later, Amazon Web Services (AWS) confirmed it cannot restore customer data stored only in Bahrain and one of three UAE availability zones.

Updated Sep 16

Israel deploys Iron Dome batteries to UAE amid Iran war

Force in Play

As of May 2026: Hosting Israeli air defense and personnel

Israel and the United Arab Emirates kept any military cooperation hidden for decades. Now Israeli soldiers are operating air-defense radars and missile launchers on Emirati soil.

Updated May 12