[97341] Cyberattack on the Iranian banking system on the day of Tasu'a

Cyberattack disrupts the banking system in Iran

According to a report by آخرین خبر مازندران, the Iranian Cyber Command confirmed that a "targeted cyberattack" occurred, directed against banking infrastructure. According to the channel, the attack caused significant disruptions in credit card clearing systems for several banks in the country.

Simultaneously with reports of the attack, Iran is observing today, June 24, 2026, the day of "Tasu'a" (the ninth day of the month of Muharram), a Shiite day of mourning with deep religious significance. Numerous media channels, including آخرین خبر, خبری پلاس, آخرین خبر خوزستان, and آخرین خبر خراسان جنوبی, published messages of participation in the national mourning to mark the event.

This is a sensitive incident occurring at a time when the country is operating on an official holiday schedule due to the religious events. Iranian authorities have yet to release further details on the extent of the damage or the identity of the parties behind the cyberattack, but the statement from the Cyber Command emphasizes that it was a deliberate action against the financial system.