Israeli Defense Minister States US Sanctions Effective Against Iran
Summary
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said US economic sanctions are pushing Iran toward an economic crisis and may force Tehran to back down. He warned that any Iranian attack on Israel would trigger a massive response against Iran's military and civilian infrastructure.
Key Points
- Israel Katz said US sanctions are effectively pressuring Iran and could drive it into an extreme economic crisis.
- He warned that an Iranian attack on Israel would release Israel from any obligations and trigger strikes on Iranian military and civilian infrastructure.
- Katz said Israel would be ready to respond with great force if Iran attacks during the Jewish High Holy Days season.
- The article says the US has resumed attacks on Iran and that Iran has retaliated against US targets in the Gulf and Jordan.
