The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, that it will target 18 global companies in retaliation for what it describes as “terrorist operations” by the United States and Israel. The IRGC claims these Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies provide the tracking data necessary for the assassination of Iranian citizens.
The military group ordered employees of listed firms, including Intel and Boeing, to evacuate their workplaces immediately before the deadline of 8:00 p.m. Tehran time on Wednesday, April 1. With tech hubs located in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and massive data center investments across the Gulf, the IRGC has warned local residents within a one-kilometer radius of these “terrorist organizations” to move to safe areas.
“We advise the staff of these institutions to immediately evacuate their workplace to protect their lives,” the IRGC stated in its official message.
🧭 FAQs
• Which 18 companies are included in the full IRGC target list? The list includes Cisco, HP, Intel, Oracle, Microsoft, Apple, Google, Meta, IBM, Dell, Palantir, Nvidia, JPMorgan, Tesla, GE, Spire, G42, and Boeing.
• What is the specific deadline for the threatened military actions? The IRGC stated that retaliatory strikes would begin at 8:00 p.m. Tehran time on Wednesday.
• What safety radius has been established for residents in the Gulf? Local residents living within one kilometer of these companies are urged to evacuate immediately.
• How does Iran justify targeting these specific private sector entities? The IRGC alleges these companies are primary elements in designing and tracking assassination targets.
