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Iran's IRGC Warns US Banks in Gulf Are Targets if Attacks on Iranian Banks Continue

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a stark warning that attacks on American bank branches in the Gulf region will expand if the US and Israel conduct further strikes on Iranian banking infrastructure. The warning comes in direct response to reported attacks earlier this week on Iranian banks, including Bank Sepah, which disrupted services and killed employees. Iranian authorities frame these US-Israeli actions as attacks on civilian infrastructure aimed at disrupting daily life and fostering domestic dissatisfaction. The confrontation, which began with late February airstrikes killing Iranian officials, has escalated with Iran launching daily operations against Israeli and US assets.

Key Points: IRGC Warns US Banks in Gulf Are Targets After Bank Strikes

  • IRGC warns of expanded attacks on US banks
  • Retaliation for US-Israeli strikes on Iranian banks
  • Civilian infrastructure now in crosshairs
  • Regional US assets at risk
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IRGC warns attacks on US banks in Gulf region will expand if more Iranian banks are targeted

Iran's Revolutionary Guards warn attacks on US bank branches in the Gulf will expand if US-Israeli strikes on Iranian banking infrastructure continue.

"all US bank branches operating in the region will become legitimate targets for Iran if the enemy repeats its mistake - Naeini"

Tehran, March 15

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Saturday warned that attacks on American bank branches operating in the Gulf region could expand if further strikes by the US and Israel target Iranian banking infrastructure, according to Press TV.

Naeini said Iranian attacks on American bank branches in neighbouring countries were carried out in response to recent US-Israeli strikes on Iranian bank properties earlier this week and briefly disrupted banking operations in the country.

Speaking to Sepah News on Saturday, as cited by Press TV, Naeini warned that all US bank branches operating in the region will become legitimate targets for Iran if "the enemy repeats its mistake" and carries out similar attacks on Iranian banks.

His remarks come as Iran repeatedly warns of 'responding in kind' to attacks on civilian infrastructure by the US or Israel. Iranian authorities have indicated that reprisals could target US assets across the region, particularly in Arab countries of the Persian Gulf, where American companies have expanded operations in recent years.

Press TV reported attacks earlier this week on two Iranian banks, including offices of Bank Sepah, the country's largest and oldest bank, which killed several employees and disrupted both online and offline banking services for several hours.

Analysts cited by Press TV said the US-Israeli attacks on civilian infrastructure appear aimed at disrupting daily life in Iran and creating domestic dissatisfaction.

The current confrontation began on February 28 when US-Israeli airstrikes killed senior Iranian officials and commanders. Since then, Iranian armed forces have launched daily missile and drone operations targeting locations in Israeli-held territories as well as US military bases and assets across the region.

Meanwhile, Press TV reported that the IRGC warned US-linked industrial assets in the region should be evacuated after what it described as a shift in enemy tactics.

"US-linked industrial assets in the region must be evacuated after what it called a cowardly shift in enemy tactics," Press TV reported, adding that the warning followed strikes over the past 48 hours that killed several civilian workers at non-military factories.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I understand Iran's need to respond, attacking bank branches in Gulf countries will only create more instability in a region that is crucial for India's energy security. Our economy depends on stability there. Hope cooler heads prevail.
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Aman W
The US and Israel started this by hitting civilian banks. What did they expect? You can't disrupt the daily life of millions of Iranians and think there won't be consequences. Tit for tat.
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Sarah B
This is concerning. Many Indians work in the Gulf region, including in the banking sector. Their safety should be a priority for our government. The MEA needs to issue advisories and be prepared for any evacuation if things get worse.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I have to criticize Iran's approach here. Threatening to expand attacks on economic assets is a recipe for regional economic collapse. It hurts everyone, especially developing nations like ours that trade with the Gulf. Diplomacy is the only way forward.
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Karthik V
The cycle of retaliation has to stop somewhere. First it was military sites, now banks and factories. Where does it end? This affects global supply chains and oil prices. Bharat needs to maintain strong ties with all sides and advocate for de-escalation.

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