There are reports emerging from Iran that large numbers of people are attempting to withdraw significant sums of cash from their holdings. In particular, the Chahar Bagh and Siyo Se Pol branches of Iran's national Bank Melli witnessed long queues of people form outside their doors, with the latter location even facing cash shortages amidst the sudden demand for hard currency. Security forces were also reportedly present at both banks, and eventually forced waiting customers to leave.
UPDATE: Several people were reportedly fired at and an older man was shot below the waist when a Bank Melli security guard opened fire on customers trying to withdraw their funds at the bank's Ramhormoz branch.
Voice of America has a report on the development (in Farsi), embedded below:
