If More of Our Leaders Are Killed, We Will Target Google, Apple, Meta, Others — Iran Warns U.S. Tech Giants

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a direct warning to major American technology companies, stating they could face retaliation if further Iranian leaders are killed in what it described as targeted assassinations.

In a statement released Tuesday, the Guards named companies including Google, Apple and Meta among a broader list of firms it accused of being involved in operations against Iranian officials. Other companies mentioned include Microsoft, Intel, Oracle, Tesla, Palantir Technologies and Nvidia.

The IRGC alleged that these firms play a central role in identifying and tracking individuals targeted in assassination operations, though it did not provide evidence to support the claim.

According to the statement, any further killings would trigger action against what it described as the companies’ “relevant units.” It also advised employees linked to the named firms to leave their workplaces, warning of potential risks to their safety.

The escalation comes as President Donald Trump says diplomatic efforts are underway to end the conflict, while also signalling the possibility of intensified joint action with Israel.

The IRGC did not specify where any retaliatory measures might occur but warned that areas surrounding facilities linked to the companies could be at risk. It urged civilians within a one-kilometre radius of such locations to relocate as a precaution.

Earlier in March, Amazon reported that two of its data centres in the United Arab Emirates were struck by drones, while another facility in Bahrain was damaged by a nearby attack, highlighting the expanding scope of the conflict.

The warning follows the deaths of several high-ranking Iranian figures, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and IRGC commander Mohammad Pakpour, who were killed at the outset of the conflict on February 28. Other senior officials, including Ali Larijani, have also been reported dead.

The United States and Israel have described the killings as a major blow to Iran’s leadership. However, some analysts say the country retains the capacity to respond despite the losses.

In a separate development, Iran’s military said it had launched drone strikes targeting Israeli infrastructure, including facilities linked to Siemens and AT&T. Israeli authorities had not confirmed the claims at the time of reporting.