# Iran has warned that a US-linked artificial intelligence facility in Abu Dhabi could be considered a strategic target.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · News18*

## Key points

- Iran has explicitly identified the US-linked Stargate AI centre in Abu Dhabi as a strategic target.
- The Stargate project is a $500 billion joint venture between OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle.
- Iranian media confirmed that the Sharif University attack damaged both gas and AI computing infrastructure.
- Iranian military released satellite imagery of the Stargate site, signaling precise targeting capability.

**Companies:** OpenAI, SoftBank, Oracle
**Countries:** Iran, United Arab Emirates, United States

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