Israel Says It’s Ready to Hit Iran’s Core Infrastructure, Awaits US Green Light

‘This time, the attack will be different and deadlier, and will add devastating blows in the places that hurt most,’ Israel’s defense minister said.
Israel Says It’s Ready to Hit Iran’s Core Infrastructure, Awaits US Green Light
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz speaks in Athens on Jan. 20, 2026. Aggelos Nakkas/AFP via Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on April 23 that Israel is prepared to launch large-scale military operations against Iran that he described as “different and deadlier” than prior attacks, including potential strikes on critical energy and economic infrastructure, but is awaiting a “green light” from the United States.

Katz, speaking after a high-level security assessment with Israel Defense Forces (IDF) leadership, said Israeli forces were fully prepared for both offensive and defensive operations and had already identified targets across Iran.

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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