Among the companies identified were major technology, aerospace, and financial firms, including Microsoft, Google, Apple, Intel, IBM, Tesla, Boeing, Dell Technologies, HP, Cisco, Oracle, Meta, JPMorgan Chase, and General Electric. The IRGC said any future attacks on Iranian officials would trigger direct action against these companies’ infrastructure in the region.

According to the statement, potential strikes could begin at 8:00 PM Tehran time on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The IRGC urged employees working at these companies’ regional offices to leave their workplaces immediately, citing safety concerns. It further alleged that certain technology and artificial intelligence companies are involved in planning operations against Iran, which it claimed makes them legitimate targets.

The warning followed confirmation of the killing of Brigadier General Jamshid Eshaghi, who headed budget and financial affairs at Iran’s armed forces general staff. Iranian officials said Eshaghi was killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli strike along with members of his family. IRGC commander-in-chief Ahmad Vahidi publicly praised Eshaghi’s role in strengthening Iran’s defense capabilities.

Eshaghi had previously been sanctioned by the United States in 2025 over allegations that he facilitated oil shipments to China and supported regional proxy groups, including Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis. His death is the latest in a series of high-profile killings of Iranian officials in recent weeks, contributing to rising instability and fears of broader conflict across the region.

The situation remains fluid, with heightened concerns about the safety of international business operations and the potential for further escalation between Iran and its adversaries.