On Tuesday, March 24, the war between the Iranian regime and the United States and Israel entered its 25th day. Regional developments, alongside the ongoing clashes between Iran and the United States and Israel, have taken on new dimensions, and in recent days a series of military, cyber, and political events have intensified tensions.
In the latest development, Reuters news agency reported that Amazon announced a disruption at one of its cloud service centers in Bahrain, caused by a drone attack. An Amazon spokesperson confirmed the attack but did not provide details on the extent of the damage, stating that services are being transferred to alternative centers to mitigate the impact. This is considered the second attack on Bahrain’s digital infrastructure since the start of the conflict.
At the same time, reports emerged of several heavy explosions in Bahrain. Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported that authorities in the country have asked citizens to seek shelter for safety. Bahrain, due to hosting the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, has in recent weeks become one of the sensitive points in this conflict.
The German government called for an immediate halt to attacks by Iran. A spokesperson for the German government, referring to discussions between German officials and U.S. President Donald Trump, emphasized that Berlin, together with its partners, is seeking an unconditional end to escalatory actions. He also warned about threats to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, describing them as a violation of international law. At the same time, Germany announced that it will not participate in military operations to reopen this route while the conflict continues but will be ready to play a role afterward.
Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal reported that European countries, contrary to their official positions, are playing a broad support role in military operations against Iran. According to the report, military bases across various European countries, including Germany, the United Kingdom, and Italy, have become key centers for refueling, equipping, and directing operations. Among them, Ramstein Air Base in Germany has been identified as one of the main hubs for coordinating attacks.
In western Iraq, a base belonging to Hashd al-Shaabi, a paramilitary group affiliated with the Iranian regime, was targeted in an airstrike, resulting in at least six people, including a senior commander, and 15 injured. This group, described as one of Iran’s tools of regional influence, has in recent months been involved in attacks against U.S. bases.
In this context, the U.S. Department of State announced the creation of a new body called the Office of Emerging Threats, tasked with countering complex threats, particularly in cyber and advanced technology domains. U.S. officials have emphasized that Iran, along with countries such as China, Russia, and North Korea, is a primary focus of this new structure.
These developments come as analysts say that the increase in cyberattacks, military operations, and diplomatic movements indicates that the conflict has entered a more complex phase—one that has significantly impacted not only the military sphere but also critical infrastructure, cyberspace, and the geopolitical balance of the region.
