🚨WATCH: ATMs are out in Iran. https://t.co/0OZKcDFeME pic.twitter.com/pmAsmANnE2
— Raylan Givens (@JewishWarrior13) June 17, 2025
On June 17, 2025, Iran was hit by a massive cyberattack that shut down major parts of its banking infrastructure. The pro-Israel hacker group known as Predatory Sparrow claimed responsibility for the operation, which targeted Bank Sepah, one of Iran’s oldest and most strategically important financial institutions. The bank is closely tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and has been used to finance Iran’s missile and nuclear programs.
The attack didn’t stop at one bank. ATM networks across Iran went offline, affecting Ansar Bank, Kosar Bank, and reportedly Bank Melli as well. Citizens were unable to withdraw cash, and gas stations that rely on Sepah’s payment systems also shut down. Social media lit up with reports of people visiting multiple ATMs and finding every one of them dead.
Iran’s internet connectivity collapsed to below 50 percent in major cities like Tehran and Isfahan, according to NetBlocks. The IRGC responded by ordering officials to avoid all internet-connected devices, including phones and smartwatches, in an effort to contain the breach.
Sources:
https://www.jfeed.com/news-israel/iranians-locked-out-of-money-amid-cyber-attacks