Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen said Thursday that Israel was on “high alert for any scenario,” warning of a forceful response if Iran launches an attack, Anadolu reports. In an interview with local radio station 103FM, Cohen said Israel had been closely monitoring developments across the region over the past three weeks, stressing that it was on “high alert for any scenario.” “Only one country is destabilizing the Middle East. If Iran makes a mistake, we will respond forcefully,” he said. Cohen said Israel seeks to ensure that Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons, arguing that “regime change” in Tehran was necessary to achieve long-term regional stability. He also criticized the agreement signed between the US and Iran, saying Israel had […]
Israel on ‘high alert’ for any scenario with Iran amid Washington-Tehran tension: Energy minister

