Cyberattack Hits Iran's Banking System, Disrupting Card Networks At Three Major Lenders

A cyberattack has crippled Iran's banking system, affecting card networks for three major lenders, signaling a potential escalation in covert operations against the Iranian government. This disruption comes amid suspicions that the U.S. and Israel are behind the attack, possibly aiming to destabilize the regime and exacerbate internal strife. Such incidents highlight the growing threat of cyber warfare in geopolitical conflicts and the potential for significant economic and social disruption.