Iran Threatens US AI Facilities in 1 Major Conflict Escalation

Tehran Threatens US Tech Infrastructure

Iran has warned that data centers, artificial intelligence facilities, and other technology infrastructure linked to the United States in the Middle East could become targets if Washington launches further attacks against Tehran, according to reports. The warning was delivered by Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, during an appearance on state television network Press TV.

Rezaei stated that US technology assets in the region face destruction if renewed fighting breaks out. According to Rezaei, US economic lifelines flow through the region via massive investments in data centers and facilities. While he noted that these sites have not yet been placed on Iran’s target list, he emphasized that a resumption of war would result in the destruction of numerous cables, data centers, artificial intelligence facilities, and other critical sites.

This warning signals a potential expansion of Iran’s retaliatory target list to include crucial technology and communications infrastructure in the event of a large-scale conflict with Washington. The development comes as tensions remain high following a naval blockade imposed by the United States and restrictions on air traffic and shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

IRGC Highlights Vulnerability of Undersea Internet Cables in the Strait of Hormuz

Complementing the warnings regarding land-based technology, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has drawn attention to vital telecommunications lines crossing narrow maritime choke points. Hossein Mohebbi, spokesperson for the IRGC, stated that seven primary undersea internet cables run beneath the Strait of Hormuz, noting that all commercial and internet data traffic passes through the waterway, as reported by Anadolu Agency and cited by detikNews.

While Mohebbi did not explicitly state an intention to attack the undersea internet cables, he asserted that Tehran would unveil new targets and introduce new weapons as the conflict with the United States persists. The IRGC spokesperson reiterated Iran’s determination to remove remaining US military forces from the region.

Concurrently, CNBC Indonesia reported that the IRGC is preparing a new weapon dubbed the “father of all bombs,” a conventional non-nuclear ordnance intended to counter potential US strikes. Mohebbi also claimed that Iran’s missile stockpiles have increased 1.5 times following a 12-day war with Israel in June 2025, alongside enhancements in range, destruction power, and strike accuracy.

Washington Assesses Negotiations as Trump Warns That Something Will Happen Soon

Donald Trump stated on Thursday that “something will happen in the near future” when discussing the war against Iran, adding that many people believe it will happen after the election.

Trump asserted that the US position remains exceptionally strong both militarily and financially in its dealings with Iran. This assessment contrasts with assessments from Iranian officials who view ongoing US naval blockades and airspace restrictions as a continuation of military aggression that originated with joint US and Israel strikes on February 28.

Adding to the regional friction, Kompas.com reported that Iran’s newly appointed Minister of Defense, Mehrdad Akhlaghi, and the IRGC have warned that US military escorts for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz risk widening the conflict to American military bases across the region. Sepah News published statements from the Revolutionary Guard characterizing the US escort operations as a serious provocation that threatens to expand hostilities.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Iran-US Regional Conflict

What specific technology assets did Iran threaten to target?

Mohsen Rezaei warned that US-linked data centers, artificial intelligence facilities, undersea communication cables, and related technology infrastructure across the Middle East could be targeted if full-scale warfare resumes.

How many undersea internet cables cross the Strait of Hormuz?

According to IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi, exactly seven primary undersea internet cables stretch beneath the Strait of Hormuz, carrying vital commercial and internet data traffic through the strategic waterway.

When did the current round of military conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel begin?

The latest major phase of conflict erupted on February 28, when initial strikes by the US and Israel triggered a broader regional escalation involving maritime blockades and subsequent military confrontations.

What weapons and military capabilities has the IRGC recently claimed to develop?

The IRGC announced preparations to unveil a new conventional weapon referred to as the “father of all bombs” and claimed that Iran’s missile inventory has grown by 1.5 times since June 2025, alongside improvements in missile range and payload accuracy.

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