Israeli Defense Minister: Ready to Resume Operations Against Iran, Third Airstrike Possible If Needed

Amid renewed military clashes between the United States and Iran over tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, the Israeli Minister of Defense has announced that preparations for military operations within Iran are complete.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated during his speech at an Israeli Air Force pilot graduation ceremony on July 9 (local time) that "the Israel Defense Forces remain on high alert and are fully prepared to resume military operations against Iran."

He further emphasized, "Our military is ready to carry out a third 'Blue and White Airstrike' (Israel's independent airstrike operation), if necessary, to restore air superiority and eliminate threats."

Minister Katz added, "If we must act again, we will do so with much greater force."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who also attended the event, stressed that while Iran and its proxy forces have been noticeably weakened by the two previous military operations against Iran, the conflict is not yet fully over.

"We have proven that there is no place beyond the reach of the Israeli Air Force, from Yemen to Iran. However, we must keep in mind that the operation is not completely finished," Prime Minister Netanyahu said.

(Photo: Provided by the Israel Defense Forces, Yonhap News)
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