Israel ready to resume military campaign against Iran with greater force

Israel is ready to restart its military campaign against Iran, with Defense Minister Israel Katz vowing to use greater force if needed. This declaration follows recent escalations between the United States and Iran, sparking concerns about a potential return to full-scale conflict after a fragile ceasefire in April and a U.S.-Iran agreement in June.

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If we have to go back (to attack), we will go back with greater force.

Katz stated that the military is on alert to resume operations to regain air superiority and strike Iran again, even a third time if required. "If we have to go back (to attack), we will go back with greater force," he said at a military ceremony.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remarked that Iran has grown weaker after Israel's two previous military operations against the country. However, he acknowledged that the conflict remains ongoing. "The Iranian axis is now weaker than ever, while Israel is stronger than ever," Netanyahu said. "We have proven that the Israeli Air Force's capabilities can reach any location from Yemen to Iran. However, we must also admit that this campaign is not over."

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The Iranian axis is now weaker than ever, while Israel is stronger than ever.

The war began on February 28 with U.S. and Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran, resulting in the deaths of the Islamic Republic's top leadership and several senior officials. This marked Israel's second military campaign against Iran, following a 12-day war in June 2025.

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We have proven that the Israeli Air Force's capabilities can reach any location from Yemen to Iran. However, we must also admit that this campaign is not over.