Breaking: All branches of HSBC in Qatar have been closed today after receiving a warning from Iran.
Customers received text messages stating that the branches will be closed, with opening hours "until further notice."
HSBC said: "The escalation of regional tensions requires 'ensuring the safety of customers and employees.'"
Standard Chartered has begun evacuating employees from its office in Dubai.
Iran issued a warning that it would attack U.S. and Israeli banks in the region, in retaliation for an attack on an Iranian bank that resulted in the death of staff members.
Afterward, banks in Gulf countries began to strengthen preventive measures.
The deterrence of Iran has had immediate results.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1859376712272903/
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