Which US Tech and Arms Companies Did IRGC Declare 'Legitimate Targets’
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 11:37 PM
By Press TV Website Staff
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday warned the United States and a group of major American technology and defense companies, declaring them “legitimate targets” in response to the war of aggression against the Iranian people.
In a statement, the IRGC denounced the US and the Israeli regime for carrying out indiscriminate attacks across the country that have led to the martyrdom of nearly 1,200 Iranians in recent weeks.
IRGC asserted that American information and communications technology (ICT) and artificial intelligence (AI) firms were the "primary element in designing and tracking terrorist targets."
"From now on, the main institutions involved in terrorist operations will be our legitimate targets," the Corps said in the statement.
It singled out 18 companies, including industry giants such as Cisco, Microsoft, Apple, Google, Meta, Intel, Nvidia, Tesla, and Boeing. The list also includes financial and weapons firms like JP Morgan, General Electric (GE), Palantier, Spire Solutions, G42, and Oracle, among others.
The IRGC advised employees of these companies to "immediately distance themselves from their workplaces to preserve their own lives," while also calling on residents living within a one-kilometer radius of these companies across the region to evacuate and go to safer places.
"Companies that actively participate in terrorist designs will face reciprocal action for every terrorist assassination," the statement noted.
IRGC set a deadline of 8:00 PM on Wednesday, April 1, Tehran time, warning that the listed companies "should expect the destruction of their respective units for every assassination in Iran."
We list the companies mentioned in the statement and their complicity in the American-Israeli war of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran that has killed nearly 2,000 people, most of them civilians, including women and children, since February 28.
Cisco
Cisco is a foundational US networking and cybersecurity company whose technology is integral to the global communications infrastructure.
It works extensively with the US Department of War (previously Department of Defense) and the US military-industrial complex, supplying critical routing, encryption, and surveillance systems used in military command-and-control networks, classified government communications, and signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection programs.
Through long-standing contracts with government agencies such as the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Cisco is deeply embedded in the architecture of US military and intelligence operations.
Its technologies have also been integral to Pentagon-led initiatives on network-centric warfare and secure battlefield communications.
In the Israeli-occupied territories, Cisco maintains a major research and development center, one of its largest outside the United States.
The company collaborates closely with elite Israeli military technology units, including those within the Israeli military Intelligence Corps and the notorious Unit 8200, a hub for cyberwarfare and signals intelligence.
Cisco also partners with Israeli cyberwarfare accelerators, military contractors, and venture capital arms tied to the regime’s military-intel establishment, effectively bridging the technological capabilities of the American and Israeli military-industrial complexes.
HP (Hewlett-Packard)
Operating through its two successor entities, HP Inc. (personal systems and printing) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) (enterprise IT, cloud, networking, and cybersecurity), HP has a decades-long history as a foundational contractor for the US federal government, including the Department of War, the intelligence community, and the military-industrial complex.
HPE, in particular, is deeply embedded in the American military and intelligence infrastructure. Through its HPE Federal division, the company provides cloud computing, high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and enterprise IT systems to the Department of War, the National Security Agency (NSA), and other intelligence agencies.
HPE's supercomputing technologies power critical military applications, including nuclear weapons simulation, cryptographic analysis, signals intelligence (SIGINT) processing, and military weather forecasting.
The company is a key partner in the Pentagon's push for advanced computing capabilities, including edge computing for battlefield operations and artificial intelligence (AI) integration.
HPE's cybersecurity portfolio, anchored by its acquisition of BlueData and ArcSight, supplies security information and event management (SIEM) solutions to US military and intelligence agencies, enabling real-time threat detection and incident response across classified networks.
The company also provides secure networking infrastructure under the Defense Information Systems Agency's (DISA) programs, ensuring secure communications for U.S. forces globally.
Beyond direct contracts, HP entities participate in US government-industry initiatives focused on cybersecurity resilience, critical infrastructure protection, and advanced technology development, often in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
HP also maintains a substantial and strategically significant presence in the occupied territories, with deep ties to the Israeli regime, military, and military-industrial base.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) operates a major research and development center in the occupied territories, one of its largest globally, employing hundreds of engineers, many of whom are veterans of Israeli military intelligence and technology units, including Unit 8200 (signals intelligence and cyber) and Unit 81 (military technology).
HPE provides enterprise IT, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity solutions, and high-performance computing services to the Israeli military affairs ministry, the Israeli occupation forces, and other regime agencies. The company has been a long-standing partner in Israel's digital transformation efforts, supplying systems used in military command-and-control networks, secure communications, and military logistics.
Both HP entities have participated in military-tech accelerators and industry partnerships in the occupied territories, collaborating with Israeli military contractors and cybersecurity firms.
Through these engagements, HP's Israeli operations function as an integral part of the regime's high-tech military ecosystem, bridging American corporate infrastructure with Israeli military and intelligence capabilities.
Intel
Intel is one of the most deeply embedded technology companies in both the US and Israeli military-industrial complexes, contributing to their foreign wars of aggression.
As a primary supplier of microprocessors and advanced semiconductors to the US Department of War, Intel's chips are integral to virtually all US military systems, including aircraft, missiles, satellites, command-and-control networks, and nuclear command infrastructure.
Through its Foundry Services division, Intel is a key partner in the Pentagon's efforts to secure the domestic semiconductor supply chain and develop custom chips for military and intelligence applications, including in hostile missions. The company also works closely with US intelligence agencies on hardware-level security, encryption, and trusted computing
In the Israeli-occupied territories, Intel's presence is even more pronounced. The company operates its largest R&D and manufacturing site outside the US in the occupied territories, including a massive facility in Kiryat Gat.
Intel's Israeli operations are staffed heavily by veterans of the Israeli regime’s intelligence and technology units, particularly Unit 8200.
The company has deep ties to the Israeli military affairs ministry and collaborates on semiconductor development for military systems, including missile guidance, electronic warfare, and secure communications platforms.
Intel's acquisition of Moovit and Mobileye, both Israeli companies with military and intelligence applications, further expanded its integration into Israel's military-tech ecosystem.
Oracle
Oracle is also one of the most deeply embedded technology companies in the US military and intelligence ecosystem. Through its Oracle National Security Group (ONSG) and Oracle Cloud for Government and Defense programs, the company provides mission-critical database management, cloud infrastructure, enterprise software, and cybersecurity solutions to the Department of War, Pentagon, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian entities.
Oracle's database technologies form the backbone of countless US military and intelligence systems, including personnel management, logistics, weapons inventory, signals intelligence (SIGINT) data processing, and geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) platforms.
The company's software is used by the National Security Agency (NSA), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and all branches of the US military to manage vast datasets essential for intelligence analysis, targeting, and operational planning.
Oracle's cloud infrastructure, including its dedicated Oracle Cloud for US Defense and Intelligence, has been accredited for classified workloads, enabling the company to provide secure cloud computing environments for the Department of War and the intelligence community.
The company is a key participant in the Pentagon's Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) program, competing alongside other major cloud providers to deliver infrastructure for military operations globally.
Beyond software and cloud, Oracle has long-standing partnerships with US intelligence agencies on data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) applications for intelligence gathering, threat detection, and predictive analysis.
Oracle also maintains a significant and strategically important presence in the occupied Palestinian territories with deep ties to the Israeli regime, military, and military-industrial base.
The company operates major research and development centers in the occupied territories, including facilities in Herzliya, Petah Tikva, and Haifa.
The company's technologies are used in military command-and-control systems, intelligence analysis platforms, logistics management, and secure communications infrastructure.
Oracle's cloud services have been increasingly adopted by Israeli military entities seeking to modernize their IT infrastructure. It participates in joint projects with Israeli military and intelligence entities, contributing to the development of advanced data analytics, AI-driven intelligence tools, and secure enterprise platforms.
Microsoft
Microsoft, a tech giant in its own right, is a central pillar of the US government and military digital infrastructure. Through its Azure cloud platform and classified versions such as Azure Government Secret and Top Secret, the company provides the Department of War, intelligence agencies, and federal entities with cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and enterprise software.
The company is a key contractor for the Pentagon's Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) program, which underpins US military interventions and offensives globally.
Microsoft also supplies identity management, cybersecurity, and AI-enhanced surveillance technologies to agencies such as the NSA, CIA, and US Cyber Command, making its platforms integral to both offensive and defensive cyber operations.
In the occupied territories, Microsoft has deep institutional ties to the Israeli military sector. Its Israeli R&D center, one of the company's most significant innovation hubs, recruits extensively from Israeli military intelligence units, particularly Unit 8200 and Unit 81 (the technology unit of Military Intelligence).
Microsoft Israel actively partners with the Israeli military, the Israeli military affairs ministry, and arms contractors on projects involving cloud infrastructure, AI, and cybersecurity. These collaborations are often facilitated through the company's presence in Israel's military-tech ecosystem, including accelerators and partnerships with elite military alumni networks.
While Apple is primarily known as a consumer technology company, its hardware and software play a critical role in US government and military operations.
The company supplies devices – including iPhones, iPads, and Macs – to the Department of War, which has deployed Apple products widely under programs like the US Defense Information Systems Agency's (DISA) mobility initiatives.
Apple's iOS ecosystem is used by military personnel, intelligence officers, and federal law enforcement for secure communications and field operations. Additionally, Apple engages with US intelligence and law enforcement agencies on issues of device encryption, data access, and cybersecurity, positioning it within the broader framework of government-corporate cooperation on digital security and surveillance.
In the ccupied territories, Apple has established a significant R&D presence, operating development centers in Herzliya and Haifa. These centers are managed by veterans of Unit 8200 and Unit 9900 (which focuses on visual intelligence).
Apple's Israeli operations are also deeply integrated into the regime's high-tech military ecosystem, often serving as a landing point for military-trained technologists who maintain close ties with Israel's military-intelligence establishment.
Google, through its parent company Alphabet, is a major technology partner to the US military and intelligence community.
The company's Google Cloud division has secured contracts with the Department of War, including the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) program, providing cloud infrastructure, AI, and machine learning tools for military offensives abroad.
Google also collaborates with US intelligence agencies under classified agreements, offering data analytics, geospatial intelligence tools, and AI-driven surveillance technologies.
Its Project Maven, a controversial initiative that applied AI to drone strike targeting analysis, was developed in partnership with the Pentagon before being refolded into broader defense AI efforts. Despite widespread internal opposition and external criticism, Google remains a key contractor for US military and intelligence programs.
In the occupied territories, Google maintains extensive ties with the Israeli military establishment. The company operates major R&D centers in Haifa and Tel Aviv, which recruit from Israeli intelligence and cyber units.
Google has also been a key partner in Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion cloud computing contract with the Israeli regime and its military, which provides AI, machine learning, and cloud infrastructure to the Israeli war ministry and the Israeli occupation army.
This agreement has placed Google at the center of Israeli military digital transformation, integrating its technologies directly into the country's military architecture.
Meta
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, plays a significant role in information operations, counterterrorism intelligence, and digital surveillance, both for the US and Israeli regimes, which has been widely documented.
Through its content moderation, data sharing, and other initiatives, Meta collaborates with US federal law enforcement, the FBI, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on tracking activities of those deemed as adversaries.
The company's vast data ecosystem has also been leveraged, sometimes through formal agreements, other times through official requests, to support intelligence-gathering efforts that contribute to military offensives or illegal raids.
In the occupied territories, Meta operates a major R&D center and has built close relationships with the Israeli military community. The company recruits heavily from Israeli military and intelligence units and participates in military-tech incubators alongside Israeli military and intelligence agencies.
Meta's platforms, particularly WhatsApp (which was acquired by Meta), are widely used by Israeli military and government personnel to track those they deem as threats. The company has also been involved in initiatives with the Israeli war ministry focused on AI, digital forensics, and cybersecurity, further integrating its operations with the regime’s military apparatus.
IBM
IBM has a decades-long history of partnership with the US military and intelligence community. The company provides mainframe computing, AI systems (including Watson), cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity solutions to the Department of War and intelligence agencies.
IBM's Federal division manages classified contracts related to data analytics, cryptographic systems, and critical infrastructure protection. The company also contributes to Pentagon research programs in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and advanced materials – all of which have long-term military and intelligence applications.
In the occupied territories, IBM has a major R&D presence and maintains close ties with the Israeli military and intelligence establishment.
The company's laboratories recruit from Israeli military, intelligence and cyber units and collaborate with the Israeli war ministry on projects involving AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
IBM has also participated in military-tech incubators alongside Israeli military and intelligence agencies, integrating its technologies into the occupying regime’s military infrastructure.
Dell:
Dell is a cornerstone IT provider for the US Department of War and the American intelligence community. Through its Dell Federal division, the company supplies secure servers, storage systems, laptops, and enterprise IT infrastructure to the Department of War, National Security Agency (NSA), and other federal agencies.
Dell is a key partner in the Pentagon's Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) program and provides classified cloud infrastructure through Dell Apex for Government.
The company's ruggedized hardware is deployed in battlefield command centers, naval vessels, and airborne intelligence platforms. Dell also supplies secure supply chains and zero-trust cybersecurity solutions critical to protecting US military networks.
Dell also maintains a substantial presence in the occupied territories, operating major R&D centers in Petah Tikva, Haifa, and Be'er Sheva. The company recruits extensively from elite Israeli military and intelligence units, including Unit 8200 (signals intelligence) and the C4I directorate.
It provides IT infrastructure, cloud services, and cybersecurity solutions to the Israeli war ministry, the Israeli military, and some other government agencies.
Palantir Technologies
Palantir is widely recognized as one of the most direct corporate conduits between Silicon Valley and the US military and intelligence community.
Co-founded by Peter Thiel, known for close ties to the Israeli regime, with early funding from the CIA's venture capital arm, In-Q-Tel, Palantir builds data integration and analytics platforms, most notably Gotham and Foundry, that are used extensively by the US Department of War, intelligence agencies, and allied militaries.
The company's software enables targeting of adversaries, battlefield intelligence fusion, and predictive threat analysis, playing a central role in US military missions globally, which means the wars of aggression – from Venezuela to the Islamic Republic of Iran.
In the occupied territories, Palantir has built an equally deep relationship with the Israeli regime’s military apparatus. The company's platforms are extensively used by the Israeli military and intelligence for data-driven targeting, operational planning, and real-time battlefield management.
Palantir has recruited extensively from Israeli military intelligence and technology units and has positioned itself as a key enabler of the Israeli occupation army’s digital transformation, integrating its systems directly into the regime’s command-and-control infrastructure.
NVIDIA
NVIDIA has emerged as a critical partner to both the American and Israeli military establishments through its dominance in artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and autonomous systems.
The tech company supplies advanced AI processors and software platforms to the US Department of War for applications ranging from autonomous drones and robotic combat vehicles to battlefield data analysis and missile defense systems.
NVIDIA's chips power the Pentagon's AI initiatives, including the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) and various DARPA programs. The company also collaborates with US intelligence agencies on AI-driven surveillance, signals processing, and geospatial intelligence.
In the occupied territories, NVIDIA has established one of its largest R&D centers following the acquisition of Mellanox Technologies, an Israeli networking hardware company with extensive ties to the military sector.
NVIDIA's Israeli operations, like other companies, recruit heavily from the Israeli military’s elite technology units and work closely with the Israeli war ministry on AI infrastructure for military applications.
The company's technologies are used in Israel's air defense systems, autonomous weapons platforms, and signals intelligence programs, making NVIDIA a foundational supplier to the Israeli military's AI transformation.
JP Morgan Chase
While primarily a financial institution, JPMorgan Chase plays a significant supporting role in the US military and intelligence ecosystem. The bank is a primary financial services provider for the US Department of War, managing accounts, payment systems, and financial infrastructure used by the military and intelligence agencies.
JP Morgan also provides financial intelligence, sanctions compliance, and counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) services in coordination with the US Treasury Department and the intelligence community. Its role in global financial surveillance, particularly through the monitoring of transactions linked to sanctioned entities, aligns closely with US objectives.
In the occupied territories, JP Morgan maintains a significant presence and extensively engages with the regime’s military and technology sectors.
The bank's operations include financial services for military contractors and high-tech firms with ties to the Israeli military. JP Morgan has also invested heavily in Israeli cybersecurity and military-tech companies, often in partnership with Israeli venture capital funds.
Tesla
Tesla, while primarily an electric vehicle and clean energy company, has growing links to the American military-industrial complex and intelligence sectors, as well as to the Israeli military.
Through its advanced battery technology, autonomous driving systems, and satellite communications (via Starlink, operated by sister company SpaceX under Elon Musk's broader corporate umbrella), Tesla's technologies have potential applications in military logistics, autonomous ground vehicles, and resilient communications networks.
SpaceX's Starlink has been used by the US Department of Defense for secure satellite communications, and Tesla's battery and power storage technologies have been evaluated for military expeditionary energy needs.
In the occupied territories, Tesla has established a presence and has drawn engineering talent from the country's elite military technology units. The company's autonomous vehicle research and development aligns closely with Israeli needs in AI, computer vision, and autonomous systems.
While less directly integrated into the military-industrial base than other companies on the list, Tesla's technologies and its leadership's strategic alignment with US and Israeli interests place it within the broader ecosystem of firms contributing to the US wars outside.
Spire Solutions
Spire Solutions is a regional value-added distributor and cybersecurity solutions provider with deep ties to the US and Israeli military and intelligence sectors.
The company specializes in delivering advanced surveillance, cybersecurity, and intelligence-gathering technologies to entities across West Asia. Spire has served as a key conduit for US-made and Israeli-developed cyber and surveillance tools, facilitating their deployment in alignment with US strategic interests in the region.
Its portfolio includes interceptions, network monitoring, digital forensics, and offensive cyber operations, technologies widely used by intelligence agencies and law enforcement.
The company has maintained close working relationships with Israeli weapons firms, serving as a distribution partner for technologies developed within Israel's military ecosystem.
Spire's regional operations have reportedly involved collaboration with intelligence agencies across the Persian Gulf and other US-aligned governments, positioning the company as a critical intermediary in the export and implementation of surveillance technologies.
G42
G42 is an Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence and cloud computing holding company that has emerged as a pivotal partner to both the United States and Israel in the fields of AI, surveillance, and military technology.
G42 has engaged in extensive collaborations with US intelligence and military agencies, including the CIA and the Department of War, on AI development, geospatial intelligence, and data analytics. The company has also been at the center of US strategic efforts to integrate advanced AI capabilities into regional military architectures following the Abraham Accords.
The company has developed particularly deep ties with Israel's military and intelligence community. Through partnerships with Israeli arms contractors, AI firms, and military technology accelerators, G42 has collaborated on projects involving AI-driven surveillance, facial recognition, border control technologies, and predictive intelligence.
Its partnerships with Israeli entities have often been facilitated through joint ventures and investments that align with the strategic interests of both the UAE and Israel, with G42 serving as a bridge between the Israeli military-tech sector and broader regional security frameworks.
Boeing
Boeing is one of the largest military contractors in the world and a cornerstone of the US military-industrial complex. The company produces fighter aircraft (including the F-15, F/A-18, and F-15EX), bombers (B-52), strategic airlift (C-17), tanker aircraft (KC-46), attack helicopters (AH-64 Apache), missile defense systems, and a wide range of precision-guided munitions.
Boeing also supplies critical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platforms, including the P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft used for anti-submarine warfare and signals intelligence. Through its defense, space, and security divisions, Boeing is deeply integrated into US military planning, operations, and procurement.
In the occupied territories, Boeing maintains extensive partnerships with the Israeli war ministry and the military. The company supplies F-15 fighter jets and advanced munitions to the Israeli Air Force and collaborates on air defense programs, including the Arrow and David's Sling systems, often in conjunction with Israeli contractors such as Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
Boeing's Israeli operations also involve joint R&D initiatives, technology transfer agreements, and maintenance programs that tie the company closely to Israel's military infrastructure.
General Electric (GE)
General Electric (GE), through its GE Aerospace division, is instrumental to the US military-industrial complex. The company manufactures jet engines for virtually every major US military aircraft, including the F-15, F-16, F/A-18, and the F-35 Lightning II (through a partnership).
GE also supplies engines for military helicopters, transport aircraft (C-130, C-17), and unmanned aerial systems. Beyond aviation, GE provides propulsion systems for US Navy vessels, including destroyers, submarines, and aircraft carriers, as well as power generation and electrical systems for ground-based military infrastructure.
GE's technologies are integral to US missile defense programs, space systems, and classified defense research initiatives. The company maintains long-standing contracts with the Department of War, NASA, and intelligence community agencies.
GE Aerospace maintains a significant presence in the occupied territories and works closely with the Israeli war ministry. The company supplies engines, maintenance, and repair services for Israel's fleet of US-made military aircraft, including F-15 and F-16 fighter jets.
GE also collaborates with Israeli military contractors such as Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) on technology development, engine integration, and supply chain programs.
Through these partnerships, GE is deeply embedded in Israel's military aviation infrastructure, supporting the regime’s aerial aggressions and maintaining critical defense capabilities.
