Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a stark warning to major U.S. technology companies, accusing them of facilitating assassinations of Iranian scientists through their platforms and services. The threat, delivered through state media channels, marks a significant escalation in Tehran’s rhetoric against American firms amid ongoing tensions over Iran’s nuclear program.
According to analysts monitoring Middle Eastern affairs, this development follows a pattern of Iranian officials blaming foreign entities for attacks on nuclear scientists. The IRGC statement specifically mentioned unnamed ‘American tech giants’ providing communication infrastructure used by operatives.
‘These companies have become tools in the hands of terrorist organizations and hostile governments,’ an IRGC spokesperson was quoted as saying in Iranian media. Security experts note that while Iran has previously criticized Western technology firms, this represents the first direct threat from its military wing.
The warning comes as negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program remain stalled. Some diplomats suggest the threats may be aimed at gaining leverage in talks, while others see it as part of Iran’s broader strategy to counter perceived Western influence.
Industry observers warn that if tensions escalate, American tech companies operating in the region could face increased cyber attacks or legal challenges from Iranian authorities.