Iran warns investors in U.S. bonds they may be targeted, calling them "soaked in Iranians’ blood," amid rising tensions after a U.S.-Israel strike killed Iran’s leader.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that financial institutions investing in U.S. Treasury bonds could be targeted in any conflict, calling the bonds “soaked in Iranians’ blood” and stating they fund aggression against Iran. He said Iran is monitoring global financial portfolios and issued a “final notice” to investors. The remarks follow heightened regional tensions after a U.S.-Israel strike killed Iran’s Supreme Leader and top officials, prompting retaliatory attacks by Iran and allies. Iran also threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz if its power infrastructure is attacked. No immediate actions were announced.