A spokesperson for Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, an organization described by the United Nations as being associated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, issued a statement indicating that Iran may strike banks and economic centers connected to the United States and Israel in the Gulf region. The spokesperson said that the actions of Iran’s adversaries had effectively opened the door for Tehran to broaden its list of potential targets beyond traditional military objectives.
In the statement, the spokesperson said that the “enemy left our hands open to targeting economic centres and banks belonging to the United States and the Zionist regime in the region.” The remarks suggest that financial systems and economic hubs could become part of the broader confrontation, raising concerns that the conflict may disrupt important commercial and technological networks in the region.
The warning also included an advisory directed at civilians living in areas where such facilities are located. The spokesperson cautioned that people in the region should avoid being within a one kilometre radius of banks, indicating that financial institutions could become potential targets if tensions continue to escalate. The advisory has added to concerns about the safety of civilians and the vulnerability of critical infrastructure across the Gulf and surrounding areas.
In a related development, an Iranian outlet affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps released what it described as a list of potential infrastructure targets connected to several major United States technology companies with links to Israel. The list reportedly includes offices, operational facilities, and cloud infrastructure associated with globally recognized technology firms that maintain a presence in the region.
Among the companies mentioned were Google, Microsoft, Palantir, IBM, Nvidia, and Oracle. These companies operate different forms of digital infrastructure such as data centers, cloud services, research facilities, and regional offices that support operations across the Middle East. Many of these facilities play a key role in supporting both commercial enterprises and government institutions, making them vital components of the modern digital economy.
The report indicated that offices and technology infrastructure located in several Israeli cities as well as in certain Gulf countries could be considered potential targets. Although no specific timeline or operational details were provided, the inclusion of such infrastructure on the list highlights the evolving nature of geopolitical conflicts, where digital and economic assets are increasingly viewed as tools of strategic pressure.
Security analysts note that the warning reflects a broader global trend in which economic infrastructure is increasingly seen as part of the battlefield during times of geopolitical tension. Modern economies rely heavily on interconnected digital systems, financial networks, and cloud-based services. Disruptions to these systems could have far-reaching consequences, affecting banking operations, communications, logistics, and business continuity.
The outlet further suggested that as the regional conflict expands, the scope of what could be considered legitimate targets may also widen. It stated that as the confrontation grows into what it described as an “infrastructure war,” the range of potential targets would expand accordingly. Such statements indicate that economic and technological assets may play a larger role in future stages of regional tensions.
The development has raised concern among governments and corporations operating across the Middle East, particularly those managing sensitive digital infrastructure, financial networks, and corporate facilities. Over the past decade, global technology companies have steadily expanded their presence in the region by establishing data centers, cloud computing hubs, and innovation facilities to support the rapid digital transformation underway in several Gulf economies.
Experts warn that threats against economic infrastructure can have consequences that extend far beyond the immediate region. Any disruption affecting major technology firms or financial networks could impact international commerce, digital services, and global supply chains that rely on stable financial systems and uninterrupted data connectivity.
For now, the statements represent a warning rather than an immediate action. However, they highlight the increasing complexity of modern geopolitical conflicts, where economic systems, technology infrastructure, and financial institutions are becoming central elements in strategic competition. As tensions remain high, governments and companies across the region are expected to strengthen security around key infrastructure in an effort to reduce vulnerabilities and maintain stability in an already volatile geopolitical environment.
