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Iran Launches Attacks on Banks in the Gulf – Damage to Bank in Dubai

Published March 13, 2026, 09:21
Iran Launches Attacks on Banks in the Gulf – Damage to Bank in Dubai

Iranian attacks on banks in the Gulf have begun, in response to the Israeli strike on an Iranian bank. The target of Iran was the Dubai International Financial Centre, with debris from the interception of an Iranian raid causing damage to a building in the Centre. Banks in the region are taking security measures, with some temporarily suspending operations at their branches. CitiBank announced the closure of most of its branches in the United Arab Emirates, keeping only one open, while Standard Chartered has begun evacuating its offices in Dubai. HSBC also announced the closure of all its branches in Qatar until further notice, citing staff and customer safety concerns. These developments follow a warning from a spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya military headquarters in Tehran, who threatened to target economic and banking interests linked to the United States and Israel in the region. The situation remains tense and banks are on high alert, taking measures to protect their staff and assets.