Israeli Defense Minister: "If Iran Attacks, We Will Strike Infrastructure… Return Them to the Stone Age"

Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz has warned that Israel will strike all infrastructure facilities if Iran attacks his country.

On September 3 (local time), Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz stated at a Jewish New Year celebration that "there are signs indicating that Iran's serious economic pressure, along with fear of popular uprisings and the collapse of the regime, could drive Iran to take extreme measures."

Katz, Israeli Minister of Defense. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

He added, "If Iran attacks Israel, we will no longer be restricted by any limitations," and declared, "We will strike all infrastructure, including energy infrastructure, sending Iran back to the dark ages of the Stone Age."

Minister Katz also warned, "Israel is thoroughly prepared for every possibility, both defensively and offensively. We are ready to fulfill our mission."

Just the day before, Minister Katz emphasized that Israel is thoroughly preparing for the possibility of an Iranian attack. During an event with Israeli media, he said, "Currently, Iran is attacking every region in the area except for us. However, there is still a possibility that they may attack us, and we are preparing for this on the defensive front."

He continued, "They hate Jews and therefore enjoy planning attacks to coincide with Jewish holidays. This has happened many times in the past," adding, "However, regarding this issue, we are fully prepared for both defensive and offensive responses in coordination with the United States."

Israel began a war with the United States in February, declaring their goal to topple the Iranian regime and destroy Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear programs. Subsequently, the United States and Iran signed a ceasefire memorandum of understanding (MOU) in June, but an agreement was not reached due to disagreements over control of the Strait of Hormuz.

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