Iran threatens with attacks on civilian targets globally

Iran has issued a severe warning, announcing that it could target civilian sites around the world, including tourist areas, amid preparations for Americans' spring break. General Abolfazl Shekarchi stated that American and Israeli officials will no longer be safe, including in parks and recreational destinations. The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security have raised the alert level in response to the risks of Iranian retaliation. Tensions have escalated following a shooting incident in Austin, Texas, where a gunman killed two people while having a copy of the Quran in his vehicle. In the context of military escalation, the Pentagon is considering possible troop deployments in the Middle East, contrary to President Trump's statements about refraining from sending ground forces.