Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel is prepared to strike Iran again if necessary, warning that any attack on Israel would be met with "full force." Katz claimed the IDF has been instructed to prepare for independent operations against Iran while reiterating Israel's objective of preventing Tehran from rebuilding its nuclear programme. He also said Israel wanted to target Iran's energy infrastructure but claimed the United States opposed the move over concerns about a global oil crisis. His remarks come amid continued regional tensions and heightened security concerns across the Middle East.

"We announced in the clearest terms that if Israel is fired upon, we will attack with all our might. We are prepared to strike Iran," Katz warned in an interview with Channel 14.

Israel Katz said he assumes that Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming meeting with US leader Donald Trump implies a dialogue