Iran threatens destruction of U.S. digital infrastructure in the Middle East, including data centers and AI facilities valued at $2 trillion, if hostilities resume.
Macro & Markets ·
Mohsen Rezai, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has threatened to destroy U.S. digital infrastructure across the Middle East should hostilities resume, according to reporting. The threatened targets span data centers, artificial intelligence facilities, and network cables, with the assets valued at over $2 trillion according to Rezai's statement.
The threat reflects escalating rhetoric around the region's technological footprint and the vulnerability of critical digital assets to potential conflict. U.S. technological infrastructure in the Middle East has grown substantially in recent years, encompassing cloud services, computing hubs, and communications networks that support both regional operations and global connectivity.
No timeline for potential hostilities has been specified, and it remains unclear whether the $2 trillion valuation represents an official Iranian assessment or Rezai's own estimate. The practical feasibility of such strikes and their scope—whether targeting all U.S. digital assets regionally or specific installations—has not been detailed.