Earlier on Saturday, the U.S. and Israel launched deadly airstrikes on Iran.
The Iranian armed forces are also targeting U.S. bases in the region, according to Iranian television.
Mr Trump said, “”Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating threats from the Iranian regime.”
The report said, “It also wasn’t immediately clear whether the 86-year-old Khamenei was in his offices at the time.”
Mr Cardoso said cross-border payments have become central to the global financial system.
Iran and Russia, both facing extensive U.S. sanctions, have recently strengthened their political and economic ties to counter Western pressure.
Mr Baghaei said, “Israel has been the root cause of Iran’s “peaceful” nuclear programme turning into a “fabricated crisis.”
Washington has also stepped up warnings to Tehran in an effort to pressure Iran into agreeing to a nuclear deal.
Mr Raja noted that, despite decades of external pressure and sanctions, Iran had achieved significant results.
The command said the arrests were carried out during coordinated operations by intelligence and border units.
