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'Parks, tourists sites not safe': Iran vows to hunt down US, Israeli officials worldwide
**Iran Issues Threat to US, Israeli Officials, Warning of Global Risks**
Iran has vowed to hunt down US and Israeli officials worldwide, including in tourist spots and parks, as the country continues to face airstrikes from the United States and Israel. The Iranian military warned that recreational centers and entertainment areas would no longer be safe for their enemies.
According to Iranian state TV, armed forces spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi issued the warning on *Friday, March 17*. He stated, "We are watching your cowardly officials and commanders, pilots and wicked soldiers." The spokesman further emphasized that, based on the information Iran has gathered, "the promenades, resorts and tourist and entertainment centres in the world will not be safe for you either."
This warning comes as Iran continues to face airstrikes from the United States and Israel. The conflict has been ongoing for weeks, with US and Israeli leaders claiming that the strikes have severely weakened Iran's military capabilities. *The New York Times* and other publications have reported that the air campaign has eliminated several top figures, including the country's supreme leader, the head of its supreme national security council, and a number of other senior military and political officials.
In response to the airstrikes, Iran has launched strikes on Israel as well as energy facilities in neighboring Gulf Arab states. The strikes occurred as people across the region observed one of the holiest days in the Muslim calendar. Additionally, Iranians were celebrating the Persian New Year, Nowruz, though festivities were largely subdued this year due to the ongoing conflict.
The situation remains tense, with the threat of further escalation looming. The Iranian military's warning to US and Israeli officials has heightened fears that, if the conflict intensifies, Tehran could turn to militant operations beyond West Asia as a means of exerting pressure. The potential consequences of this situation are unclear, but one thing is certain: the global community is watching with great interest as the situation continues to unfold.