TEHRAN: Iran has announced it will target economic and banking centers linked to the United States and Israel, escalating tensions in the region.
Ebrahim Zolfagari, spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Military Command Headquarters, said Tehran’s Bank Sepah administrative office was affected in a recent US-Israel strike.
He said Bank Sepah, one of the country’s major public banks, was targeted by “terrorist” US and Israeli operations. He added that Iran is being forced to respond to attacks on its economic centers and banks.
Zolfagari warned local residents to stay at least 1,000 meters away from banks. He said the measures are a response to foreign interference and regional attacks.
The Israel-Iran conflict has now expanded beyond the battlefield into the economic arena. Iran has already disrupted oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global supply and oil prices.
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No Iranian attack has occurred on financial institutions yet, but officials called the announcement a “serious development.” Analysts warn that without a swift ceasefire, the risk of further escalation remains high.
