In the latest escalation of the regional conflict, Iran has issued a warning targeting key economic sites linked to the United States and Israel in the Gulf region. A spokesperson from the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, an entity linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), announced that Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, and several banks across Gulf countries are now considered potential targets. This warning comes after US and Israeli forces allegedly attacked Iran's Bank Sepah, which the IRGC claims to be tied to its military infrastructure.

The list of potential targets published by Iranian news outlets like Tasnim includes major US tech companies such as Google, Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, and Nvidia, as well as economic hubs in cities such as Dubai, Doha, and Riyadh. Iran’s spokesperson emphasized that banks in the region, including some with ties to the US or Israel, are now in the crosshairs, urging people to stay at least one kilometer away from these sites.

The threat has triggered immediate precautions by international companies in the region. PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) and Deloitte have closed their offices or evacuated staff from key locations, including Dubai and several Gulf cities, following the warning from Iran. PwC suspended its operations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait, while Deloitte took similar measures in Dubai. These actions highlight growing concerns about the safety of international business operations in the Middle East.

In addition to targeting economic infrastructure, Iran has previously disrupted global markets by attempting to block the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for global oil transportation. The ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran is not only destabilizing the region but also creating new threats to international businesses and economic stability.

The tension continues to mount as the scope of this regional conflict widens, with Iran indicating that its economic war targets may include any infrastructure linked to the US or Israel. While businesses in the Gulf region remain on high alert, the global community watches closely to see how this geopolitical conflict evolves and what impact it will have on global economies.