Defense Minister of Israel issues warning to launch direct attacks against the Iranian president.
In a show of support for the country's military personnel, Israel's Defense Minister, accompanied by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, visited the Ramon Air Force Base today. The visit came as a gesture of appreciation for the work done by pilots and ground staff during the operation against Iran.
The Defense Minister also emphasized that Israel intends to pursue an active defensive policy, countering threats emanating from Iran. This statement was made on July 4, the same day that the US President, Donald Trump, made a statement, although the specific content of that statement was not repeated.
Meanwhile, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the resolution of the Israeli parliament to extend sovereignty over the West Bank and the Jordan Valley. In Tehran, the Ministry described these actions as a manifestation of Israel's expansionist policy.
The ongoing tensions between the two countries have led to a fragile truce, with open but high-risk airspace and ceased active military strikes. The ceasefire, mediated by the US and Qatar, started on June 24, 2025, and both Iran and Israel have largely reopened their airspace following the cessation of hostilities in late June 2025.
However, the situation remains tense with risks of sudden airspace closures or military escalations if the ceasefire breaks down. Israel reportedly maintains a posture of readiness to strike Iranian targets if conflict resumes, and after the US-Israel strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in mid-2025, Israeli control or monitoring of Iranian airspace may be a strategic objective to prevent Iranian nuclear development.
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded to the Israeli parliament's resolution by stating that such steps are aimed at the final destruction of Palestine. In a strong warning, the Defense Minister stated, "If threats against Israel continue, our long arm will strike Tehran again, this time reaching it directly."
As of August 2025, the ceasefire agreement has halted direct military actions between Israel and Iran, and both countries have largely reopened their airspace following the cessation of hostilities in late June 2025. However, the potential for renewed military action and airspace closures persists if tensions escalate again.
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The Defense Minister's statement about pursuing an active defensive policy against threats from Iran was made amidst the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, particularly in relation to war-and-conflicts. Meanwhile, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned Israel's general-news resolution to extend sovereignty over the West Bank and Jordan Valley, describing it as a manifestation of Israel's expansionist policy.
