Nigeria, June 19 -- Iran has shut down parts of its internet and banking systems across the country, blaming the move on national security concerns after accusing Israel of misusing its communication network for military operations.

The Ministry of Communications announced that while access to the wider internet has been limited, local digital services and platforms are still working within the country.

This development came shortly after a series of cyber-attacks targeted major institutions.

Nobitex, Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, went offline following what local reports described as a serious threat.

Many Iranians rely on crypto platforms like Nobitex to carry out financial transactions and protect their funds amid ongoing...