Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced another service disruption in Bahrain on Monday, attributed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, marking the second such incident in the region this year.
Latest Incident in Bahrain
AWS confirmed the disruption, with a spokesperson stating they are collaborating with local authorities and prioritizing personnel safety during recovery efforts. The company advised customers to migrate their applications to alternate AWS Regions and has already assisted many users with this transition.
Previous AWS Disruptions in March
Earlier in March, AWS faced related service issues:
- In the UAE, two AWS facilities were directly struck by drones.
- In Bahrain, a drone strike landed near company facilities, causing physical damage. These incidents resulted in reported outages for apps and digital services in the UAE.
Iran's Regional Military Actions
Iran has continued to launch missile and drone strikes on neighboring Middle Eastern countries as part of its retaliation against Israel and the United States. These attacks are cited as the direct cause for the disruptions affecting AWS infrastructure in Bahrain and the UAE.
AWS Response and Ongoing Risks
AWS has focused on customer support by recommending migration to other AWS Regions and providing recovery assistance. The persistent conflict poses ongoing risks to AWS operations in the region, potentially impacting service reliability for businesses dependent on cloud infrastructure.