Iran strikes on Amazon data centers caused permanent loss of customer data
Summary
Iranian drone and missile strikes damaged Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, causing permanent loss of some customer data. AWS has not been able to recover data from certain zones and is working to restore other affected services over the coming months.Key Facts
- Iranian drones first struck AWS data centers in Bahrain and UAE on March 1, 2024.
- AWS reported permanent loss of customer data in one UAE availability zone (mec1-az2).
- All three availability zones in Bahrain have suffered damage that AWS could not fully recover from.
- AWS suspended customer billing for affected regions and issued $150 million in credits after the first strikes.
- A second Iranian strike occurred on April 1, impacting AWS data centers again in Bahrain.
- On July 24, Iranian missiles targeted remaining AWS infrastructure in Bahrain, confirmed by satellite images.
- AWS is replacing damaged infrastructure and plans to provide an update on Bahrain’s service restoration in early 2027.
- The attacks are part of a wider conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, affecting regional stability and global energy supplies.
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