Israel prepared to renew Iran war, awaiting 'green light' from Trump, Katz says
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TLDR
- Israel is prepared to renew military action against Iran, awaiting a 'green light' from the United States, Defense Minister Israel Katz stated.
- Katz described potential future attacks as "different and deadly," targeting Iran's most vulnerable points to 'complete the elimination of the Khamenei dynasty.'
- Reports suggest Iran is using foreign militias to suppress domestic protests, employing tactics to instill fear and prevent public unrest.
Defense Minister Israel Katz has declared Israel's readiness to re-engage in military conflict with Iran, contingent on receiving approval from the United States. In a stark statement following a situational assessment, Katz asserted that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are prepared for both defensive and offensive operations, with specific targets marked. He vowed that any future strikes would be "different and deadly," aiming to strike at Iran's "most painful places" with the ultimate goal of "completing the elimination of the Khamenei dynasty."
Israel is prepared to renew the war against Iran.
Katz further characterized the Iranian regime as one that specializes in internal repression, utilizing the Revolutionary Guards and Basij to oppress its population. He also accused Iran of "energy extortion," threatening to raise global oil prices. According to Katz, Iran's leaders are isolated and its national infrastructure is exposed, despite their claims of victory. He drew parallels between Iran and its proxy groups, Hamas and Hezbollah, suggesting a disregard for the suffering of the Iranian people.
The IDF is prepared for both defense and attack, and the targets are marked.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that Iran is increasingly relying on foreign militias, including those from Pakistan, Iraq, and Afghanistan, to maintain order and quell internal dissent. Social network expert Effi Banai observed that these militias, often operating in civilian clothing and carrying heavy weaponry, are actively imposing a climate of fear on the streets. The presence of Arabic-speaking soldiers, rather than Persian, has not gone unnoticed by locals, further fueling public awareness and discontent. This strategy aims to prevent widespread protests by ensuring the population remains hungry, desperate, and afraid to take to the streets again.
The terrorist regime in Iran specializes mainly in internal repression of the population through the Revolutionary Guards and the Basij.
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