Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening that "Tehran will burn" if the Islamic Republic continues its retaliatory missile attacks against Israel.
The warning came during an assessment meeting with the Israeli army's chief of staff on Saturday, where Katz declared: "If (Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali) Khamenei continues to fire missiles at the Israeli home front — Tehran will burn."
Recent retaliatory strikes from Iran have resulted in three deaths in Israel and dozens of injuries. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the casualties and vowed to share in the grief of affected families while pledging to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities.
Escalating Regional Tensions
The conflict intensified after Israeli forces reportedly bombed Iran's nuclear power facilities, citing concerns over the country's regime. Iran responded with a barrage of drones and missiles targeting Israel, with strikes hitting areas in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
This exchange marks a dangerous escalation in the ongoing Middle East conflict, raising international concerns about regional stability. Pope Leo has appealed for both nations to act with "reason" as global leaders monitor the situation closely.
The Nigerian government has also condemned the hostilities between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the state of Israel, joining international calls for de-escalation.
Meanwhile, the conflict has begun affecting international sports events, with reports that Iranian footballer Taremi will miss the Club World Cup tournament after Israel's strikes closed Iran's airports.
As tensions continue to rise, the international community watches with growing concern over the potential for wider regional conflict.
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