Israel Defense Minister Claims US Warplanes Attacked Iran From Israeli Bases

Speaking to Channel 14, Katz stated that "The Iranians know" the aircraft departed from Israel. He also issued a direct threat to Tehran, declaring, "We announced in the clearest terms that if Israel is fired upon, we will attack with all our might. We are prepared to strike Iran."

This comes after Israel intercepted at least three drones near its border with Jordan on Monday and Tuesday. In the latest escalation between Iran and the US, Israel has maintained a minimal role, with US forces and their Gulf allies conducting strikes. Iran has primarily targeted US interests rather than Israel.

Influential figures within the Israeli government, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, have expressed that the current situation, where the US leads the military action against Iran, is the most advantageous for Israel, provided Israeli forces do not need to directly engage.