Iran warned it could target economic and banking interests linked to the United States and Israel. The warning follows an overnight attack on a major Iranian bank building in Tehran. The escalation highlights growing risks as conflict intensifies across the Middle East.
According to Iranian officials, an administrative building linked to Bank Sepah was struck overnight in Tehran. The report was first published by the semi-official Mehr News Agency. Authorities described the strike as part of a hostile campaign against Iran.
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Spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaqari from the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters warned that Iran could respond by targeting economic centers. He said the attack forced Iran to consider actions against banks and economic interests linked to the United States and Israel. He also urged civilians to stay at least 1,000 meters away from banks in the region.
Meanwhile, Iranian officials denied reports that the country’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei was injured during the conflict. A government adviser said he contacted sources who confirmed the leader was “safe and sound.” The clarification came after rumors spread on social media about possible injuries.
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However, Israeli officials claim their intelligence suggests Khamenei may have been lightly wounded during recent strikes. Israel Katz previously warned that any leader chosen by Iran’s current leadership could become a potential target. The conflicting claims reflect rising tensions and uncertainty surrounding the ongoing war.