Israel Warns Iran May Attack Amid Domestic Turmoil

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has issued a warning that Iran's regime might launch an attack against Israel, driven by internal pressures including economic crisis and fear of popular uprising. Katz stated that the growing domestic challenges could push Iran's leadership to seek a distraction by attacking Israel.

Speaking at a Ministry of Defense event, Katz indicated that senior Iranian officials feel their regime is under existential threat. He elaborated that the daily increasing fear of collapse, coupled with severe economic hardship and the potential for rebellion, could compel Tehran to take extreme measures. "There are signs we are seeing that indicate that the heavy economic pressure Iran is under, as well as the fear of rebellion and the fall of the regime, may push them to desperate measures," Katz said.

Katz also asserted that any Iranian attack would have severe consequences, primarily for Iran itself. He declared that Israel would no longer be bound by existing limitations on striking Iranian territory if attacked. "An Iranian attack on Israel will free Israel from any existing restrictions on striking Iran. We will disable all of Iran's national military and civilian infrastructure, including its energy infrastructure, and return Iran deep into the Stone Age and darkness," the minister stated.

He further claimed that Iran's leadership understands the potential repercussions of a new attack and knows why they have refrained from acting after previous Israeli actions. "The Ayatollah regime in Iran knows very well why it is not attacking Israel after we have struck them powerfully twice, destroyed their nuclear program, eliminated Khamenei, and seriously damaged their strategic capabilities," Katz said. However, he cautioned that Iranian leadership's calculations could change at any moment due to accumulating existential threats and mounting pressure.

This warning comes after reports that Iran has been expanding its strikes, with claims of hitting U.S. bases in two countries.