Amazon Warns Of "Degraded" AWS Service In UAE After "Power Issues" Amid Middle East Conflict

Following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran retaliated with attacks across the Middle East. These attacks targeted countries including Israel, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan. The UAE's air defense intercepted Iranian missiles, while Qatar also reported being targeted. A significant disruption arose when Amazon's data center in the UAE experienced a power outage. AWS reported a "localized power issue" affecting its ME-CENTRAL-1 Region, degrading internet connectivity and cloud services. The cause of the power issue remained unconfirmed, with no explicit connection made to the ongoing attacks. The UAE temporarily closed its airspace as a precaution. The attacks have raised concerns about the targeting of civilian infrastructure. The situation has prompted discussions about potential reassessment of U.S. hyperscalers' investments in the region, particularly in the UAE.