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US coordinated strikes on Iranian targets from Israeli bases during ceasefire, Katz confirms

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  • Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that U.S. Air Force jets launched strikes on Iranian targets from Israeli bases during a recent ceasefire.
  • Katz stated that Israel is prepared to strike Iran with full force if attacked, warning Tehran that they know jets departed from Israel.
  • The confirmation comes amid heightened regional tensions, including intercepted drones near the Jordanian border, which are suspected to be Iran-backed.

U.S. Air Force fighter jets and bombers took off from Israeli air bases to conduct strikes against Iranian targets in recent weeks, confirmed Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz. Speaking in an interview with the right-wing TV outlet Channel 14's "Bitchonistim," Katz asserted that Iran is aware of these operations originating from Israel.

We announced in the clearest terms that if Israel is fired upon, we will attack with all our might. We are prepared to strike Iran.

— Israel KatzWarning Tehran of Israel's readiness to retaliate if attacked.

Katz issued a strong warning to Iran, stating, "We announced in the clearest terms that if Israel is fired upon, we will attack with all our might. We are prepared to strike Iran." He added, "The arrogant empire that threatened to destroy Israel has collapsed." The defense minister's remarks underscore Israel's assertive stance against perceived threats from Iran and its willingness to act decisively.

The arrogant empire that threatened to destroy Israel has collapsed.

— Israel KatzCommenting on the perceived decline of Iran's influence.

This confirmation emerges amidst a backdrop of heightened regional tensions. Over Monday and Tuesday, the Israeli Defense Forces intercepted at least three drones in the Jordanian border region. A source indicated to The Jerusalem Post that these drones were likely launched by Iran-backed Shi'ite militias operating from Iraq. Katz addressed these developments, stating, "We know how to manage things, and we are prepared."

We know how to manage things, and we are prepared.

— Israel KatzResponding to the interception of drones near the Jordanian border.

Furthermore, Katz confirmed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington would include discussions on Iran. Katz noted that the U.S. has interests in Iran that extend beyond those of Israel. He also commented on the situation in Gaza, mentioning the presence of "huge tunnels" and suggesting that the timing for discussing settlements would be when Hamas is found to be non-compliant with a ceasefire agreement. Katz also addressed the threat posed by Turkey, advising Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan "not to mess with us."

Trump understands that Israel will not withdraw from buffer zones in Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria.

— Israel KatzDiscussing Prime Minister Netanyahu's meeting with U.S. President Trump regarding regional security.
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