Iran’s military command has issued a stark warning to American and Israeli financial institutions following overnight attacks on a major Tehran bank. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared imminent missile strikes that would represent the most intense bombardment since the conflict’s inception on February 27.
Military spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya central operational command stated: ‘The American and Zionist terrorist forces, having failed in their military objectives, targeted one of our national banks. Regional populations must maintain at least one kilometer distance from banking facilities.’
The semi-official Mehr news agency reported strikes on an administrative building connected to Bank Sepah, one of Iran’s largest financial institutions, resulting in unspecified casualties among staff members.
Regional escalation continued with significant incidents across multiple fronts. Israeli emergency services reported 29 citizens wounded in stampedes during Iranian strikes, while Dubai authorities confirmed four injuries from intercepted drones near the international airport. Maritime security agencies documented an attack on a commercial vessel northwest of Dubai, though crew members remained unharmed.
Air defense systems across the region saw intense activity with Kuwait intercepting eight drones, Saudi Arabia neutralizing two drones approaching the Shaybah oil field, and Qatar successfully blocking a missile attack. Iraq witnessed a direct drone strike on a major American diplomatic facility near Baghdad airport, with five additional drones intercepted before reaching their target.
Al Jazeera reported devastating strikes on historical sites in Isfahan, described by local authorities as a ‘bloody night’ of cultural destruction. Meanwhile, Lebanese health officials reported 570 fatalities since the conflict expanded into their territory on March 2, including 86 children and 14 healthcare workers.