JERUSALEM—After Israel’s daring aerial military strikes in Iran early Saturday, the Jewish state announced that it is prepared to continue to go on the “offense” against the world’s worst state-sponsor of terrorism, the Islamic Republic of Iran, if Tehran responds.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, said, “If the regime in Iran were to make the mistake of beginning a new round of escalation – we will be obligated to respond. Our message is clear: All those who threaten the State of Israel and seek to drag the region into a wider escalation — will pay a heavy price.”
He added, “We demonstrated today that we have both the capability and the resolve to act decisively — and we are prepared — on offense and defense — to defend the State of Israel and the people of Israel.”