Iran has declared it will target economic and banking institutions linked to the United States and Israel in the Middle East, escalating regional tensions following a reported attack on Bank Sepah in Tehran. The bank, one of Iran’s largest public financial institutions with historical ties to the military, saw an administrative building struck overnight, according to semi-official Iranian media.
A spokesperson for Tehran’s Khatam al-Anbiya military command headquarters accused the U.S. and Israel of initiating the attack, calling it an “illegitimate and uncommon action” that justifies retaliatory measures. The statement emphasized Iran’s newfound “freedom” to pursue economic centers associated with both nations, warning residents near such facilities to maintain a 1,000-meter distance for safety.
Analysts suggest this development could further destabilize regional banking sectors and complicate international trade routes. The warning comes amid heightened scrutiny of Iran’s military posture and its ongoing strategic calculations in the wake of recent geopolitical shifts across Asia.
