Iran declares US-Israeli economic, banking interests in region are targets

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 11, 2026 at 12:08 PM

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Amidst ongoing conflict, Iran's IRGC has threatened to target US and Israeli economic and banking interests in the region, citing a recent attack on an Iranian bank. The IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency published a list of US companies with Israeli links, including Google, Microsoft, and others, whose technology is allegedly used for military purposes, identifying their offices and infrastructure in Israel and some Gulf countries as potential targets. This announcement follows Iranian claims that US and Israeli forces have bombed civilian sites in Iran since the war began on February 28, 2026. The IRGC warned people to stay away from banks and stated that the US should expect a response. Iran considers attacks on economic centers an escalation of the conflict.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Beirut ×330% Microsoft 30% Google 30% Al Jazeera ×240% Maziar Motamedi ×240% Tasnim news agency 50% Tehran ×360% Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters 60% Israel ×680% United States ×580% Iran ×780% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) ×490%

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economic targets 90% us-israeli interests 80% irgc 70% counterattacks 60% regional war 60% banking interests 50% infrastructure war 50% military applications 40%