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Silicon Valley’s Iran problem

While actual damage has mostly remained limited, Tehran has repeatedly signaled that American-linked digital infrastructure is within reach.

People sit in a cafe outside the Apple Store in Dubai on May 8, 2025. — GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images

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The US-Israel-Iran war poses increasing risks to technology in the Middle East as Tehran and Washington trade threats to target critical infrastructure. We also explore this week Saudi Arabia’s connection to NASA’s moon mission, the Gulf’s role in SpaceX’s initial public offering and more. 

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