As tensions escalate between the United States and Iran over the Hormuz Strait, Israel has signaled its readiness for potential military action against Iran. Israel has warned of the possibility of independent airstrikes if necessary.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Katz stated during a speech at an Air Force pilot graduation ceremony on July 9 that the Israel Defense Forces are on high alert and fully prepared to resume military operations against Iran.
Katz remarked, "If necessary, we can launch a third 'Blue and White Strike.'" The term 'Blue and White Strike' refers to Israel's independent airstrikes, named after the colors of the Israeli flag, indicating a reliance on its own capabilities rather than external support.
He added, "If we need to act again, we will do so with much greater force," a statement interpreted as a warning against allowing Iran's missile capabilities and proxy forces to be restored.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, also present at the ceremony, emphasized, "We have proven that there is no place from Yemen to Iran that is beyond the reach of the Israeli Air Force. However, the operation is not completely over."
Israel engaged in direct conflict with Iran for 12 days in June of last year. On February 28 of this year, it conducted strikes on Iranian military targets in coordination with the United States. Although tensions temporarily eased following a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran, recent clashes in the Hormuz Strait have once again destabilized the ceasefire.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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