Israeli Defense Minister Threatens Retaliation Against Iran

Defense Minister Israel Katz warned on Thursday that an Iranian attack on Israel would remove all limitations on Israel's response, vowing to strike all Iranian infrastructure, including energy facilities, and return Iran to the "stone and dark ages." Katz made these remarks during a Rosh Hashanah toast with Ministry of Defense employees, citing signs that heavy economic pressure and fear of regime collapse might push Iran towards desperate actions.

Katz's statements come amid ongoing tensions with Iran and concerns in Israel about further escalation. Recently, senior Iranian officials have intensified threats against the United States and Israel, with the Revolutionary Guards warning of using more destructive weapons in the event of another war. Simultaneously, the Iranian regime faces significant economic pressure due to U.S. sanctions and the ongoing conflict around the Strait of Hormuz.

Israel is closely monitoring developments in Iran and the possibility that the pressure on the regime could lead to an escalation. Katz's warning aligns with Israeli messaging that any further Iranian attack will be met with a broad response targeting strategic infrastructure within the country.