Drone and Missile Strikes Threaten Data Centers and Water Infrastructure in Persian Gulf

Recent drone and missile attacks linked to the Iran-US-Israel conflict have targeted critical infrastructure in the Persian Gulf, including Amazon Web Services data centers in the UAE and Bahrain and numerous desalination plants vital for drinking water in Kuwait, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. These strikes threaten the region's efforts to diversify economies beyond oil by undermining digital and water infrastructure, raising concerns about the security of trillions in tech investments and the sustainability of water supplies for millions.