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title: "Banks Evacuate Offices in Response to Iran's Threats"
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description: "In response to Iran's threats on Wednesday, Citigroup and Standard Chartered have begun evacuating their Dubai offices, instructing employees to work from home. According to Ming Pao, this move is a precautionary measure following Iran's warning against interests related to the U.S. and Israel in the Gulf region. Additionally, HSBC has temporarily closed all its branches in Qatar to ensure the safety of its employees and customers."
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# Banks Evacuate Offices in Response to Iran's Threats

In response to Iran's threats on Wednesday, Citigroup and Standard Chartered have begun evacuating their Dubai offices, instructing employees to work from home. According to Ming Pao, this move is a precautionary measure following Iran's warning against interests related to the U.S. and Israel in the Gulf region. Additionally, HSBC has temporarily closed all its branches in Qatar to ensure the safety of its employees and customers.

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