Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz speaking at an Israeli Air Force pilot graduation ceremony [Courtesy of the Israel Defense Forces]

Amid renewed military clashes between the United States and Iran following tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, the Israeli Minister of Defense announced that preparations for military operations within Iran have been completed.

On the 9th (local time), Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated during a speech at an Israeli Air Force pilot graduation ceremony, "The Israeli military is maintaining a high state of alert and is fully prepared to resume military operations against Iran."

He further emphasized, "Our military is ready to conduct a third 'Blue and White Airstrike' (Israel's independent air operation) if necessary, to restore air superiority and neutralize threats."

Minister Katz added, "If we must take action again, we will do so with significantly greater force."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who also attended the event, noted that while Iran and its proxy forces have been noticeably weakened by the two previous military operations, the conflict is not yet fully resolved.

Prime Minister Netanyahu said, "We have proven that there is nowhere beyond the reach of the Israeli Air Force, from Yemen to Iran. However, we must keep in mind that the operations are not entirely over."

Israel fought a 12-day war with Iran starting on June 12 of last year, and on February 28 of this year, it launched another joint attack on Iran alongside the United States.