Iran is making threats of a different kind. On Friday (March 20) a top military spokesman warned that “parks, recreational areas and tourist destinations” worldwide would no longer be safe for its enemies. The warning has come almost three weeks into U.S.-Israeli strikes that have led to killing of Tehran's top leaders, including its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Speaking to Iranian state television Gen Abolfazl Shekarchi said “From now on, based on the information we have about you, even parks, recreational areas and tourist destinations anywhere in the world will no longer be safe for you.”
He said that US and Iranian officials could be pursued beyond active conflict zone.
“We are watching your cowardly officials and commanders, pilots and wicked soldiers,” Shekarchi said, adding that “promenades, resorts and tourist and entertainment centres” would also be targeted.
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Meanwhile, Trump on Friday (Mar 20) announced he is considering "winding down" military operations, claiming the US is "very close" to meeting its victory plan.
Taking to Truth Social, the POTUS laid out five "objectives" that the US has achieved or is "close to meeting". However, he did not lay down any immediate timeline or a confirmation of how close the five targets are to being achieved.
While Iran has set three conditions to end war. In a post on X, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday (Mar 12), after speaking to leaders of Russia and Pakistan, said that the war will only end after three conditions will be met - namely - recognition of Islamic Republic's legitimate rights, payment of reparations and firm international guarantees against future aggression.
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