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Iran's Revolutionary Guard has **threatened to attack 18 US tech companies**, including **Nvidia**, **Apple**, **Microsoft**, and **Google**, in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes on Iran. The Guard warned that these companies would be considered 'legitimate targets' and that attacks would begin on April 1, Tehran time. The list of companies also includes **Cisco**, **HP**, **Intel**, and **IBM**. This move is seen as a **sustained pattern** of targeting tech companies, with **James Henderson**, CEO of risk management firm **Healix**, stating that 'tech assets are now treated as part of the conflict, not peripheral to it'. The US tech firms have been **investing heavily in the Middle East**, particularly in AI infrastructure, and this threat has raised concerns about the safety of their employees and facilities. The conflict between the US and Iran has already resulted in **over 3,400 Iranian civilians and military personnel killed**, as well as **13 US service people killed**. The situation is being closely monitored, with **President Donald Trump** expected to address the nation on the Iran war. For more information on the conflict, see [[iran-us-relations|Iran-US Relations]] and [[middle-east-conflict|Middle East Conflict]]. The impact of this threat on the tech industry is significant, with potential consequences for [[artificial-intelligence|AI]] development and [[cybersecurity|cybersecurity]] measures.

• Iran's Revolutionary Guard has threatened to attack 18 US tech companies
• The threat is in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes on Iran
• The US tech companies are taking steps to safeguard their employees and facilities in the Middle East
• The situation is complex and unpredictable, and it is essential to stay informed and to support diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict
• The conflict between the US and Iran has significant implications for the global economy and international relations

The threat from Iran's Revolutionary Guard is a **serious concern** for the US tech companies, and it is unclear how the situation will unfold. The Iranian government has a **history of carrying out cyberattacks** and other forms of retaliation, and it is possible that they will follow through on their threat. However, it is also possible that the threat is a **negotiating tactic**, and that the Iranian government is trying to **pressure the US** into withdrawing its military forces from the region. The situation is being closely monitored, and the US tech companies are taking steps to **safeguard their employees and facilities**. For more information on the conflict, see [[iran-us-conflict|Iran-US Conflict]].

The threat from Iran's Revolutionary Guard may be a **bluff**, and the US tech companies may not be in immediate danger. The Iranian government may be trying to **pressure the US** into withdrawing its military forces from the region, and the threat may be a **negotiating tactic**. Additionally, the US and Iranian governments may be able to **find a diplomatic solution** to the conflict, which would reduce the risk of attacks on US tech companies. The situation is complex, and it is difficult to predict the outcome, but it is possible that the threat will not materialize. For more information on diplomatic efforts, see [[us-iran-diplomacy|US-Iran Diplomacy]].

The threat from Iran's Revolutionary Guard is a **serious and credible threat**, and the US tech companies are at risk of being attacked. The Iranian government has a **history of carrying out cyberattacks** and other forms of retaliation, and it is likely that they will follow through on their threat. The US tech companies are **vulnerable to attack**, and the consequences of an attack could be **severe**. The situation is being closely monitored, but it is unclear whether the US government will be able to **protect the tech companies** from attack. The threat has significant implications for the global economy and international relations, and it is essential to take it seriously. For more information on the potential consequences, see [[cybersecurity|Cybersecurity]] and [[global-economy|Global Economy]].

Originally reported by CNBC