Israel Defense Minister threatens to target Iranian energy infrastructure

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has threatened to target Iran’s energy facilities and infrastructure extensively if military confrontations resume. In an interview with Israel’s Channel 14, Katz stated that Israel is “fully prepared to launch a comprehensive attack on Iran,” warning that such actions could push the country back “40 years” into a “dark age” or the “Stone Age.”

Katz also claimed that Israel and the United States have dropped 35,000 bombs on targets within Iranian territory. He suggested that the collapse of the Islamic Republic could trigger significant regional shifts, including the establishment of public relations between Israel and other regional nations.

Additionally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Iranian nuclear issue, asserting that Iran’s nuclear ambitions were intended to “erase Israel” and surround the country with fire. These statements follow the expiration of a 60-day negotiation period in August that had been intended to address the nuclear file and sanctions following a mediated memorandum of understanding.