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Iran's IRGC released a list of 18 companies it warned could be targeted after an April 1 deadline, including Tesla, Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Palantir, and Meta. Tesla was flagged as a key target due to its regional presence including charging stations and Saudi Arabia expansion. Tech stocks rose Tuesday despite the warning as de-escalation reports dominated sentiment.
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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.
00:02Technology stocks rose Tuesday as reports pointed to possible de-escalation in the
00:07Middle East, according to Benzinga. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps released a list of 18
00:12companies it said could be targeted in retaliation for the killing of Iranian military leaders.
00:18The list included Tesla, Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Palantir, and Meta. The statement,
00:24reported by The Hill and Electric, warned that attacks could begin after an April 1st deadline.
00:30The IRC said employees should leave work sites and nearby residents should evacuate.
00:35Tesla was identified as a potential key target due to its regional presence,
00:39including charging stations, service centers, and expansion into Saudi Arabia.
00:44The company has offered free charging to residents fleeing conflict-affected areas.
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