Israel warns of 'devastating blow' against any Iran attack

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned on Thursday that Iran would suffer a "devastating blow" if it attacks Israeli territory, as the region remains on high alert following the collapse of a two-week-old ceasefire. Source: eldiado, infobae

Katz presided over a high-level security consultation with top military officials, including Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and Air Force commander, stating: "We are preparing for any eventuality." Source: eldiado, diariolibree

US Role

President Donald Trump added to the tension by revealing he is considering "a massive attack" on Iran, larger than the ongoing operation that began on February 28. Trump told Axios he is "close to making a decision" and that the US is prepared, with confidence that Israel would join "in two minutes" if requested. However, he noted the US can act unilaterally. Source: infobae

Political Friction

Despite the unified front, cracks appeared in Washington. The US House of Representatives passed a resolution 214–208 requiring congressional authorization for further military operations against Iran, reflecting growing dissent even within Republican ranks. Source: infobae

Background

The current escalation follows the breakdown of a June ceasefire mediated by Pakistan and Qatar. On July 7, attacks on commercial vessels attributed to Iranian forces prompted Trump to unilaterally declare the truce over and launch strikes on over 80 targets in Iran. Since then, both sides have exchanged fire continuously. The Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of global oil passes, remains a flashpoint. Source: infobae