Israel says prepared to ‘respond with great force’ if Iran attacks

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Wednesday that Israel is prepared to respond with significant force should it be targeted by Iran. The statement follows reports of Iranian military activity directed at U.S. positions within the region, with Israeli officials expressing concern over potential escalation during the upcoming Jewish high holiday season.

While the defense minister emphasized Israel's readiness to defend itself, reports regarding the current scope of Iranian aggression vary. Some accounts suggest Iranian forces are currently targeting U.S. military sites across the region, while others clarify that these ongoing Iranian actions have not yet directly targeted Israeli territory.