Israel threatens to strike Iranian energy facilities

Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has warned that Israel will target Iran’s energy facilities if Tehran launches an attack against Israel.

Katz said Israel would respond strongly to any Iranian attack and warned that Iranian energy infrastructure could be among the targets.

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His warning comes as tensions between Israel, Iran and the United States continue to rise amid the wider conflict in the Middle East.

The latest threat has also raised concerns about the safety of energy supplies, particularly at a time when attacks in the region have already pushed oil prices higher.

Israel has repeatedly warned Iran that it would respond to any attack against its territory. Iran, meanwhile, has continued to threaten retaliation against the United States and Israel over the ongoing conflict.

The situation has increased fears that further attacks could spread across the region and disrupt global energy supplies.