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2. 🌍💰 Spain's Xoople raises $130 million Series B to map the Earth for AI
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Iran warns of strikes on AI infrastructure amid escalating tensions

Iran threatens 'Stargate' AI data centers

Iran has escalated tensions in the Middle East by issuing direct threats against artificial intelligence infrastructure, specifically targeting the ambitious Stargate data center project in the United Arab Emirates.

In a video statement released last weekend, Iranian military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari announced that his country would retaliate against U.S. energy and technology infrastructure in the region if America proceeds with threatened strikes on Iranian civilian facilities. The warning represents a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict that has disrupted global supply chains since February.

The Iranian military's video message contained particularly ominous imagery, showing a globe that zoomed in on the Stargate facility in the UAE, accompanied by the threatening message: "nothing stays hidden to our sight, though hidden by Google." This direct reference suggests Iran has been conducting detailed surveillance of critical AI infrastructure across the region.

Stargate represents one of the most ambitious technology projects of recent years—a $500 billion joint venture between OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle announced in January 2025. The initiative aims to construct massive AI data centers capable of supporting next-generation artificial intelligence applications. However, the project has faced significant challenges since its inception, including funding difficulties and increased costs related to international trade tariffs.

The current crisis stems from Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping channel that handles a substantial portion of global maritime trade. This strategic chokepoint has become a focal point of the broader conflict, with its closure severely impacting international supply chains and energy markets.

President Trump has issued an ultimatum demanding Iran reopen the strait by Tuesday's end, threatening to target Iranian civilian infrastructure including power plants and water desalination facilities if compliance is not achieved. These threats have prompted Iran's counter-threats against American technological and energy assets in the Middle East.

The region's technology infrastructure has already suffered significant damage from the ongoing hostilities. Iranian missile strikes have successfully hit Amazon Web Services data centers in Bahrain and an Oracle facility in Dubai, demonstrating both the capability and willingness to target critical digital infrastructure.

Beyond infrastructure attacks, Iran has also issued specific threats against major technology corporations. Last week, the country named Nvidia and Apple as potential targets, suggesting a coordinated campaign against Western technology companies operating in or serving the Middle East region.

These developments highlight the vulnerability of modern digital infrastructure in conflict zones and raise serious questions about the security of AI and cloud computing facilities in geopolitically sensitive regions. The targeting of Stargate, in particular, underscores how artificial intelligence infrastructure has become a strategic asset worthy of military consideration.

The situation has created uncertainty for international technology investments in the Middle East, with companies now forced to reassess the risks associated with operating critical infrastructure in the region. The Stargate project's international expansion plans may face additional scrutiny as security concerns mount.

As tensions continue to escalate, the conflict has evolved beyond traditional military targets to encompass the digital backbone of modern society, marking a new phase in contemporary warfare where AI infrastructure and data centers have become legitimate military objectives in the eyes of combatants.

Spanish startup secures funding for AI-focused satellite constellation

Spain's Xoople raises $130 million Series B to map the Earth for AI

Spanish startup Xoople has raised $130 million in Series B funding to develop satellites providing precise Earth data for AI applications. Led by Nazca Capital, the round brings total funding to $225 million, valuing the company in "unicorn territory."

Founded in 2019, Xoople partners with L3Harris Technologies to build advanced optical sensors. The company focuses on embedding data solutions into enterprise platforms like Microsoft and Esri, targeting applications in agriculture, infrastructure monitoring, and disaster response while competing with established players like Planet and BlackSky.

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