Iran's Revolutionary Guards Threaten US Tech Companies Over Assassination Concerns

On Tuesday, Iran's Revolutionary Guards issued a statement threatening to target major U.S. technology corporations if additional Iranian leaders are killed in what they describe as targeted assassinations. The warning specifically names 18 American firms, including Apple, Google, and Meta, stating that retaliation would begin at 8 p.m. Tehran time on Wednesday, April 1. The statement alleges these companies are involved in designing and tracking assassination targets against Iranian officials. Other corporations mentioned include Microsoft, Nvidia, Tesla, Oracle, Palantir, and Intel. The Guards advised employees of these institutions to leave their workplaces immediately for safety. This threat emerges amid diplomatic efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to address the conflict, while also continuing pressure against Iran. The statement claims repeated warnings to halt operations targeting Iranian officials have been ignored by both the U.S. government and tech giants. The situation reflects ongoing tensions in the Middle East, with the Guards positioning these firms as central to alleged assassination plots.