Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a warning targeting US technology companies operating in the Middle East. According to a statement cited by Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, the IRGC has instructed employees of these firms and nearby residents to leave the areas immediately. The warning specifically names major US companies including Boeing, Tesla, Meta, Google, and Apple, among at least fifteen firms that could face attacks starting at 8 p.m. local time tomorrow.
The IRGC claims that American ICT and artificial intelligence companies are the main architects of target identification and surveillance operations, and therefore will now be considered legitimate targets. The statement comes amid heightened regional tensions, with Iranian media emphasizing the potential for imminent strikes on US-linked assets.
Authorities have reportedly urged people in affected areas to evacuate urgently as a precaution against possible attacks, though no further operational details were disclosed.