As the war in the Middle East enters a fourth week, an Iranian general warns that “parks, recreational areas, and tourist destinations” around the world could be targeted in retaliation. Specific locations weren’t mentioned, but Las Vegas is a high-profile travel market and Gov. Lombardo discussed the possibility of a strengthened police presence after the U.S. attacked Iran. [Associated Press/KVVU]
- The FBI warned California authorities before the war of an Iranian plot to attack the West Coast with drones, but the agency backtracked on what it later called unverified information. [ABC News]
- The most likely form of retaliation in Las Vegas could be a cyberattack. Here’s a clue — it’s happened before. Iran hacked the Sands computer system in 2014, wiping out hard drives while interfering with computers, loyalty rewards, data storage, and even phones at the Venetian and Palazzo. [Bloomberg]
- According to a new poll, a majority of Americans believe President Trump will order troops into a large-scale ground war in Iran, although just 7% support boots on the ground. [Reuters]
City Cast Las Vegas discussed the impact of the war and how it resonates on a local level. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]
