Amazon Web Services (AWS) reported further service disruptions in Bahrain on March 24, 2026, citing the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as the cause [1]. AWS stated that it is working closely with local authorities and prioritizing the safety of its personnel during recovery efforts [1]. The company advised customers to migrate their applications to alternate AWS Regions and noted that it had already assisted a large number of users in doing so [1].
Earlier in March, AWS experienced disruptions in both Bahrain and the UAE, directly linked to the Iran conflict. In the UAE, two AWS facilities were struck by drones, while in Bahrain, a drone strike landed near company facilities and caused physical damage [1]. These incidents led to outages of apps and digital services in the UAE [1].
The disruptions are part of a broader escalation, with Iran continuing to launch missile and drone strikes on its Middle East neighbors in retaliation against Israel and the U.S. in recent weeks [1]. AWS's ongoing recovery efforts and customer migration recommendations underscore the significant operational impact and heightened risk environment for cloud infrastructure in the region [1].
CONCLUSION
AWS's repeated service disruptions in Bahrain and the UAE highlight the vulnerability of cloud infrastructure to regional conflict. The company's proactive migration guidance and recovery efforts indicate a high market impact, with potential implications for digital services and customer operations in affected areas.