International Banks Pull Staff from Dubai and Suspend Qatar Operations Amid Rising Regional Threats
Major international banks including Citigroup, Standard Chartered and HSBC are evacuating offices in Dubai and closing Qatar branches after Iran issued threats against US‑ and Israel‑linked financial institutions, triggering remote work shifts and heightened security across the Gulf’s banking sector.
Iran Suspends Services at Major State Banks Melli and Sepah Amid US-Israeli Air Campaign
Iran temporarily halts services at two major state-owned banks, Melli and Sepah, as authorities move to protect financial stability during escalating geopolitical tensions and economic pressure.