Summary
Amazon reported that its Amazon Web Services (AWS) region in Bahrain was disrupted due to drone activity related to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The disruption is linked to threats from Iran targeting US companies. Amazon is working to transfer affected AWS workloads to other regions.
Key Facts
- Amazon's AWS region in Bahrain experienced disruption due to drone activity in the Middle East.
- The disruption follows threats from Iran targeting US offices and infrastructure.
- This is the second time in a month that AWS operations have been affected by the conflict.
- Amazon is helping customers move to other AWS regions while it deals with the disruption.
- AWS is crucial for many websites and government operations and is a major source of Amazon's profits.
- Earlier, AWS facilities in Bahrain and the UAE lost power, with Bahrain affected by a nearby drone attack.
- Iran threatened US and Israeli-related economic centers and bank infrastructure in the region.
- The conflict has led to disruptions in the energy market, including an attack affecting Qatar's LNG exports.
