Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued a fresh warning to Tehran, stating that the Israeli military is awaiting a “green light” from the United States to carry out a large-scale operation against Iran. In remarks widely seen as an escalation in rhetoric, Katz said the objective of any potential strike would be to severely degrade Iran’s capabilities, using language that suggested far-reaching military consequences. The comments come amid heightened regional tensions, with Israel signalling that its forces remain on high alert. Katz said the military was fully prepared for both defensive and offensive scenarios in the event of renewed confrontation with Iran. He added that all options remain under consideration, pending final coordination with Washington, Israel’s principal ally. Katz’s […]
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