Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Katz: Iran nuclear facilities ‘more exposed than ever’ following Israeli strikes

Newly appointed Defense Minister Israel Katz said Monday that Iran’s nuclear sites are more vulnerable than ever, following Israel’s strikes on its air defense sites last month.

“Iran today is more exposed than ever to damage to its nuclear facilities. There is a chance of achieving the most important goal, to thwart and remove the threat of annihilation from hanging over the State of Israel,” Katz said during his first meeting with the IDF General Staff Forum, in remarks provided by his office.

Iran twice fired missiles directly on Israeli territory this year, prompting Israel to retaliate, most recently on October 26 when the Israeli Air Force hit Iranian military facilities. In an hours-long operation, dozens of Israeli aircraft targeted strategic military sites across Iran — specifically drone and ballistic missile manufacturing and launch sites, as well as air defense batteries — with explosions reported in the areas of Tehran, Karaj, Isfahan and Shiraz.  (Read More)