Iran has escalated its rhetoric, warning that American and Israeli officials could be targeted even in leisure spaces across the world, as the war enters its third week with no clear end in sight.
The threat came alongside fresh missile and drone attacks by Iran on Israel and energy infrastructure in Gulf Arab states.
Iran's top military spokesman, Abolfazl Shekarchi, issued a bold warning, saying, 'We are watching your cowardly officials and commanders, pilots and wicked soldiers.'
He added, 'From now on, based on the information we have on you, the promenades, resorts and tourist and entertainment centres in the world will not be safe for you either.'
Iranian officials made it clear they are preparing for a prolonged conflict, with Gen. Ali Mohammad Naini saying public sentiment in Iran supports continuing the war effort.
However, in a dramatic turn, Iranian state television reported that Naini himself had been killed in an airstrike.
