Israel Threatens Unprecedented Military Response if Iran Strikes

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Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued one of his starkest warnings yet to Iran, declaring that any aggression against Israel would be met with an extraordinary military response, officials and observers reported on Tuesday.

 Speaking in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, Netanyahu said that if Tehran were to launch an attack, Israel would reply with a level of force Tehran “has not yet experienced.” His remarks underscored deepening strategic anxiety in the Middle East as tensions simmer between Jerusalem and Tehran.

 Netanyahu framed the warning as a message of deterrence, saying Israel is closely tracking developments in Iran and that the consequences of an assault on Israeli territory would be severe and lasting. He also suggested that Iran’s internal unrest and regional positioning leave its future uncertain.

 The comments come amid reports of increased U.S. military presence in the Gulf, including movements by the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group toward the region, reflecting broader international concern over potential escalation.

 Netanyahu’s statement further touched on disagreements with Washington over post-conflict governance in Gaza, including which nations might participate in reconstruction efforts though he reiterated that countries like Turkey and Qatar would have no military role there.

 The Israeli leader’s warning adds to already heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, where clashes over influence, security and regional ambitions have persisted for years.

 Israel has long cited Iranian support for proxy groups and Tehran’s nuclear ambitions as existential threats, while Iran routinely condemns Israeli policies. Netanyahu’s latest declaration aims to signal that any direct strike on Israel will be met with a powerful and uncompromising response.