On March 1, 2026, Iranian Shahed drones struck two Amazon Web Services data centres in the United Arab Emirates and a third in Bahrain, marking a historic moment as the first deliberate targeting of commercial data centres during wartime. Iranian state media later announced intentions to target American tech companies, including Microsoft and Google. These attacks underscore the evolving nature of warfare, where data centres are increasingly viewed as critical infrastructure. The US military's reliance on artificial intelligence for operations has heightened the importance of these facilities, which support vital functions from military intelligence to civilian services. Despite the attacks, it remains uncertain whether these data centres directly supported US military activities. Analysts suggest that these strikes may also reflect Iran's broader strategy to challenge the UAE's alliance with the US and disrupt the regional economy. As AI and cloud computing become integral to national security, the vulnerability of commercial data centres could lead to more such attacks in future conflicts.