**The US and Israel have issued strong warnings against Iran's bank threats but have not announced specific new military strikes targeting Gulf financial centers as of March 12, 2026.** [1][2] ### US Response President Trump warned Iran of a "much harder" retaliation if it disrupts global economic interests, echoing prior threats tied to oil and shipping disruptions. The US has ramped up economic pressure through sanctions on Iranian financial networks like Bank Sepah and provided insurance guarantees for Gulf shipping to counter IRGC threats. No direct Pentagon statements on the bank warning were found, but ongoing Treasury actions target IRGC-linked banks. [3][4][5] ### Israel Response Israel has continued airstrikes on Iranian and proxy targets, such as IRGC facilities and Hezbollah-linked banks in Beirut, but reports show no explicit retaliation announced for the Gulf bank declaration. Security measures have heightened around Israeli-linked assets in Dubai and Bahrain amid the threat. [1][6] ### Broader Context Both nations frame Iran's statement as escalation in an "infrastructure war," with analysts noting potential cyber or indirect responses over direct bank hits to avoid wider financial chaos. Gulf states like UAE and Bahrain have bolstered defenses at financial hubs. [7][8] Citations: [1] Iran declares US-Israeli economic, banking interests in region are ... https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/11/iran-declares-us… [2] Iran says it will target US, Israeli economic centers and banks in region https://www.iranintl.com/en/202603113134 [3] U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran of a stronger response if it ... https://www.facebook.com/sunstardavaonews/posts/us-presid… [4] Iran war: Trump says U.S. to offer insurance for Gulf shipping - CNBC https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/03/us-iran-war-live-updates.… [5] Fact Sheet: U.S. Treasury Department Targets Iran's Nuclear and ... https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/tg747 [6] Iran targets Israeli embassy in Bahrain, Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/6/iran-targets-isra… [7] Iran Issues SHOCK Warning — U.S. & Israeli Banks Now Targets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFDrt49p8IY [8] Iran fires at cargo ships in Hormuz as Tehran continues its strikes https://www.euronews.com/2026/03/11/israel-carries-out-st… [9] US-Israel-Iran War News: Iran to Target US Banks in West Asia Next ... https://sundayguardianlive.com/us-israel-iran-war-news-ir… [10] Israel targets IRGC general and disrupts Iranian banks ... https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2025/06/17/israel-targets-ir… [11] Iran's military has publicly warned that it may target ... - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/DVvd_3lDBHg/ [12] Trump's objective is to force Iran into strategic submission https://www.chathamhouse.org/2026/01/trumps-objective-for… [13] Experts react: The US and Israel just unleashed a major attack on ... https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/dispatches/experts-react-… [14] Israel targets IRGC general and disrupts Iranian banks (June 17 ... https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2025/06/israel-ta… [15] Iran targets ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as ... - AP News https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-us-march-11-2026-o… [16] Iran Update Evening Special Report, March 3, 2026 | Critical Threats https://www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/iran-update-even… [17] Trump Says He Will Impose a 25 Percent Tariff on Countries Trading With Iran https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/world/middleeast/trump… [18] Iran will target US and Israeli banks and American tech firms in the ... https://www.facebook.com/TheNationalNews/posts/iran-will-…