The ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States have taken a new turn, as the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for targeting the UAE-based data center of American tech giant Oracle. However, the Dubai Media Office has swiftly denied the assertion, emphasizing that there is no evidence to support the claim.

The IRGC stated that the action was taken in response to an alleged assassination attempt against Kamal Kharazi, the head of the Iranian Strategic Council for Foreign Relations. Kharazi is a close ally of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and has been a key figure in shaping Iran’s foreign policy.

The situation is a stark reminder of the escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have been fueled by Iran’s nuclear program and the US’s attempts to curb its growth. The UAE, a key ally of the US in the region, has been increasingly feeling the pressure of being caught in the middle of this ongoing conflict.

The Oracle data center, located in the Dubai Internet City, is a critical hub for the company’s cloud computing services in the Middle East and North Africa. Any potential damage to the facility would have significant economic implications for the region.

The denial from the Dubai Media Office has sparked a flurry of speculation, with many analysts attributing the alleged attack to a false flag operation aimed at further escalating tensions in the region. The situation is being closely watched by international observers, who are waiting with bated breath to see how the conflict unfolds.