Iran’s IRGC Issues Direct Threat to U.S.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a startling and specific threat targeting 18 major American technology corporations, warning that their regional operations are now considered legitimate targets for destruction.

In an official statement relayed by the state-affiliated Tasnim news agency, the IRGC named several of the world’s largest tech companies, including Microsoft, Google (Alphabet Inc.), Apple, Intel, IBM, Tesla, and Boeing.

A Specific Deadline for Attacks

The statement includes an unprecedented level of detail, setting a precise timeline for the beginning of these retaliatory actions.

"These companies should expect the destruction of their respective units in exchange for each terror act in Iran, starting from 8 PM Tehran time on Wednesday, April 1st," the statement read.

According to the IRGC, this deadline corresponds to 10:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time), reflecting a time difference of two hours between Iran and India.

Citing ICT and AI as Targets

The IRGC justified the targeting of these civilian corporations by claiming they are complicit in conducting and tracking operations against Iran. The statement explicitly identified American Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies as key targets.

"Since the main element in designing and tracking targets are American and ICT and AI companies from now on, (these) main institutions will be our legitimate targets," the news agency quoted the statement.

In a direct appeal, the IRGC also warned employees of these institutions to "immediately leave their workplaces to ensure their safety."

Heightened Regional Tensions

This threat marks a significant escalation by Iran against corporate targets, moving beyond traditional military and government infrastructure. It comes at a time of extreme volatility and raises questions about the definition of legitimate targets in modern conflict, particularly regarding dual-use technologies developed by civilian firms.

Global markets are likely to react to this news as major tech corporations assess the risk to their operations and personnel in the region. There has been no immediate official response from the named companies or the U.S. government regarding these threats.