Amazon: Middle East data centers remain inaccessible following Iran war damage

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that it remains unable to restore access to some of its data centers in the Middle East following damage sustained during the war with Iran. The disruptions specifically affect facilities located in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. In a statement, Amazon confirmed that its technical teams are working closely with affected customers to help them reestablish and migrate their operations to other geographic regions. The company has not provided further details regarding the extent of the damage or a timeline for when full service might be restored. This situation highlights the broader challenges facing digital infrastructure in the wake of recent military conflicts in the region.

