DUBAI — Iran has warned it could target economic and banking interests linked to the United States and Israel in the region following an overnight attack on a bank building in Tehran, according to statements from Iranian military officials.

The warning came after an administrative building associated with Bank Sepah, one of Iran’s largest state-owned banks with historical ties to the military, was struck in the Iranian capital, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported.

Ebrahim Zolfaqari, a spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya central military command headquarters, said the attack was carried out as part of ongoing hostilities involving the United States and Israel.

According to state media, Zolfaqari said the incident could prompt Iran to respond by targeting financial institutions and economic facilities connected to the US and Israel in the wider region.

Warning issued to the public

The Iranian military spokesperson also issued a public warning advising people in the region to remain at least 1,000 metres away from banks, citing the potential for further attacks.

The remarks come amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following military strikes and retaliatory actions involving Iran, Israel and the United States.

Regional security concerns have intensified in recent weeks as the conflict has expanded beyond military targets to include economic infrastructure and strategic facilities.

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Officials in the region and international observers are closely monitoring developments as governments assess potential risks to financial institutions and commercial centres linked to the ongoing confrontation.