After the recent conflict between iran and israel, the situation between the two countries remains tense. Meanwhile, the level of tension in the Middle east seems to be rising once again. Israeli Defense minister israel Katz on sunday (July 27, 2025) openly warned Iran's supreme Leader Ayatollah ali Khamenei that if he does not stop threatening israel, he should be ready for personal loss.
Addressing the soldiers at Ramon Airbase, Katz bluntly said, if you continue to threaten israel, our long arm will once again reach Iran. This time with more force and this hand will harm you personally. This statement shows that Israel's military and strategic policy is now not only focused on infrastructure, but is also ready to target the top leadership.
Attack on iran through Operation Rising Lion
The Israeli minister praised Operation Rising Lion, which began on june 13, in which the Israeli air Force targeted Iran's nuclear and military installations. He said, we destroyed Iran. We destroyed the destructive equipment being built by them. Let us tell you that in this campaign, israel attacked Iran's nuclear bases. To destroy its nuclear program, a series of air strikes were carried out on its three nuclear sites, which included Fordo, Natanz and Arak.
Iran responded to the Israeli attack through Operation True Promise
Iran responded to this Israeli attack through Operation True Promise, which led to a 12-day war between the two countries. This conflict ended on june 25, when US President donald trump claimed to mediate and bring about a ceasefire. According to reports, the US shared information about Khamenei's possible hideouts during the war, but trump allegedly vetoed the Israeli plan to assassinate the Iranian leader.
Was Ayatollah Khamenei Israel's target?
Defense minister Katz confirmed that Khamenei was included in the list of people to be killed by the Israeli army, but he escaped because he went underground. Katz made it clear that he was targeted, but he hid and escaped the Israeli attack. Many Iranian scientists and military officials were killed in the attack.

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