---
title: "Iran Warns It May Strike Tourist Sites as War Enters Third Week; Says Missile Work Continues"
date: 2026-03-20
author: "Panama Daily News"
url: https://panamadaily.news/2026/03/20/iran-threatens-tourism-sites/
categories:
  - "Politics"
  - "World"
tags:
  - "energy"
  - "Iran"
  - "missiles"
  - "Tourism"
  - "U.S.-Israeli strikes"
---

# Iran Warns It May Strike Tourist Sites as War Enters Third Week; Says Missile Work Continues

## What Happened

Iran has threatened to target tourism sites worldwide and said it is still constructing missiles nearly three weeks into its war, according to reporting by PBS. The network also reported that U.S.-Israeli strikes have killed a slew of Tehran’s top leaders and struck at Iran’s weapons and energy industries.

## Details and Developments

Officials in Tehran, as reported by PBS, framed the warnings about tourist sites as part of their response to ongoing attacks on the country’s leadership and infrastructure. The statement that missile production is continuing underscores Iran’s declaration that it remains capable of sustaining military activity despite damage from external strikes.

PBS noted that coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes have targeted Iranian leaders and critical sectors tied to weapons and energy production. The reporting described those strikes as having inflicted significant damage on Tehran’s capabilities, but did not provide specific casualty figures or detailed operational information.

## Background

The developments come nearly three weeks into the conflict that has seen increased military action in and around Iran. International attention has focused on both the immediate military exchanges and the broader regional implications, including potential impacts on energy supplies and global security.

## What This Means

The threat to tourism sites expands the conflict’s rhetoric beyond military and energy targets and raises concerns about the safety of cultural and commercial destinations worldwide. Even absent specific attacks, such threats can affect travel decisions and increase security measures at internationally visited sites.

For Panama and Latin America, the immediate physical risk may be limited, but there are possible indirect impacts. Heightened tensions can influence global energy markets and insurance costs for shipping, and they may prompt travel advisories that affect tourism flows. Panama’s economy, which depends on international trade through the Panama Canal and on tourism revenues, could face secondary effects if disruptions or higher costs ripple through global transport and travel sectors.

Reporting by PBS provided the core details cited here. Further developments are likely as the situation evolves; authorities and travelers are advised to monitor official guidance and news updates.