Israel Warns Iran of Repeated Strikes over Nuclear Program

Israeli defense officials have issued stern warnings to Iran following the recent Israel-Iran conflict, emphasizing Israel's military successes and readiness for further action. Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant highlighted the strategic collapse of Iran's regional influence and the significant setbacks inflicted on Iran's nuclear program and military infrastructure during Operation Rising Lion. Gallant underscored Israel's intelligence gains, claiming that Iran's attempts to maintain a secret nuclear program have been compromised. Current Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz echoed this resolve, warning that Israel's reach extends across key Iranian cities and that any renewed aggression by Iran would be met with even stronger retaliation. Meanwhile, geopolitical analysts note that Iran's strategic ambiguity and security lapses have weakened its position, with its reluctance to secure stronger military partnerships, such as not acquiring the Russian S-400 system, being a critical misstep. Additionally, analysts criticize the US withdrawal from the JCPOA under President Trump as a catalyst for escalating tensions, though recent US and Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear sites have only delayed Iran's nuclear progress by a short period and strengthened Iranian resistance and regional skepticism about Western intentions.