Iran has signaled that Israel will be a target for reprisal should the United States persist in attacking Iranian infrastructure. Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, stated on state television that Tehran intends to launch a firm response to further damage against its facilities, explicitly blaming Israel for its involvement in the conflict.
Zolghadr emphasized that any destruction of key sites would be met with retaliation, specifically naming Israel as a party that will not escape the consequences. This warning represents a significant escalation in rhetoric from Iran, heightening the risk that Israel could be drawn directly into the fray if US-Iran tensions continue to mount.
This declaration occurs as the diplomatic arrangement between the US and Iran shows signs of weakness. Recent military actions have cast doubt on the durability of the April ceasefire, sparking anxieties that the broader region could once again face active combat.