Israel ready to attack Iran nuclear sites: Gantz

Agencies | Jerusalem

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Israel has improved its readiness to attack Iran, outgoing Defense Minister Benny Gantz said yesterday as he cited preparations that the military is making to hit nuclear sites.

Speaking at an Air Force graduation ceremony, Gantz said that pilots may one day be called upon to take part in such an offensive.

“You may cross the sky to the east in two or three years and take part in an attack on nuclear sites in Iran, for which we are preparing, while significantly increasing readiness in recent years,” Gantz said.

Israel is becoming increasingly concerned that Russia’s growing dependence on Iran’s military potential in Ukraine could prompt Tehran to seek Russian assistance for its nuclear program in return.

Israel rejects Iran’s assertions that the nuclear program is for Outgoing Israel Defense Minister peaceful purposes.