Israel Vows "Full Force" Response If Iran Fires Missiles
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Israel will respond with full force if Iran launches missiles at the country. This follows the interception of an Iranian missile aimed at the Jordanian city of Aqaba.
Why it matters
The statement underscores the escalating regional tensions and the potential for direct military conflict between Israel and Iran.
Israel's defence minister said Sunday that his country would respond powerfully to any attack by Iran, after Israeli and Jordanian forces intercepted an Iranian missile launched towards the Jordanian city of Aqaba."If Iran fires missiles at Israel, we will attack them with full force," Israel Katz said during a visit to a rescue service facility. "If the United States changes its policy, which is also something that could happen, we are prepared for both defensive and offensive" action against Tehran, he added.Aqaba lies just across the border from the Israeli city…
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