US-Israel-Iran conflict knocks out AWS data centers in UAE, Bahrain
AWS data centers in the UAE and Bahrain were damaged by drone strikes in March 2026, with updates reported in March 2026, knocking out power and causing fires.
This is linked to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict.
AWS facilities in UAE and Bahrain directly hit
Two UAE AWS facilities took direct hits, affecting key availability zones. A nearby strike in Bahrain also disrupted services.
As a result, popular AWS tools like EC2 and S3 went down or became unreliable for many users across the region.
AWS advises customers to back up data
AWS is telling customers to back up their stuff and consider moving workloads to safer regions like the US or Europe—because things in the Middle East are "unpredictable" right now.
This attack highlights just how vulnerable our digital lives can be when real-world conflicts spill over into tech.
Global events can disrupt digital services
If you use apps or services that rely on AWS (some do), this is a wake-up call about how global events can suddenly disrupt your daily digital life.
It's also a reminder for businesses everywhere: have a backup plan ready, just in case.