Published on April 14, 2024, 1:02 am

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant voiced out on Saturday, underscoring that the nation is fully prepared for any potential onslaught from the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated since Israel eliminated an influential general from Iran who purportedly played a pivotal role in assisting Hamas to plan and execute a terrorist attack on October 7. The assassination has led to repeated threats against Israel by Iranian military officialdom.

Amid these uncertainties, “We are vigilantly tracking a planned attack by Iran and its proxies against the State of Israel,” stated Gallant. He highlighted heightened defensive and offensive capabilities to ensure that every requisite step will be taken to protect Israeli citizens.

Emphasizing priority towards safeguarding their sovereignty, Gallant pointed out, “We have augmented new capabilities—on land, in air, at sea, within our intelligence directorate — both within the State of Israel and together with our allies spearheaded by the United States.” Branding Iran as a terror propagating state, he assured citizens that steps would be taken swiftly in response to any threats.

As per U.S intelligence reports, an imminent attack from Iran could use a combination of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and suicide drones. Officials anticipate that Iran aims to carry out an assault significant enough not to display weakness before its citizens but also measured so it doesn’t provoke direct conflict with U.S forces.

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In this tense dynamic surrounding real news related to possible Iranian aggression towards Israel, pre-emptive measures from Israeli defense officials underscore their unwavering intent not only prevent attacks but also target Iranian nuclear facilities or potentially their leadership if provoked.