Israel warns it would strike Iranian energy and civilian infrastructure after any attack
Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel would target Iran’s military, civilian and energy infrastructure if Tehran attacks Israel.
Jerusalem, Israel. Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday that Israel would strike Iran’s energy and civilian infrastructure if Iran attacks Israel, amid a recent escalation in fighting between the United States and Iran.
Katz said an Iranian attack would remove what he described as existing limitations on Israeli action against Iran.
Regional escalation
Fears of renewed escalation have spread across the Middle East after the United States and Iran exchanged their largest barrage since July.
Washington struck Iran’s southern coast, while Tehran fired at US bases across the region.
Israel’s position
Israel, which launched a joint air war against Iran with the United States in February, has not taken part in the latest rounds of fighting.
Speaking to defence ministry employees, Katz said an Iranian attack on Israel would “free Israel from any existing limitations on attacking Iran.”
He said Israel would target Iran’s national military and civilian infrastructure, including energy infrastructure.
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