Israel will defend itself, Netanyahu says as G7 discusses sanctions

Iran launched an operation named "Honest Promise," firing hundreds of projectiles from its territory, targeting Israeli interests. The United States imposed new sanctions on Iran's drone manufacturers and steel industry in response to these attacks. Israel has deployed additional military resources to the Gaza Strip and prepared for potential evacuation of civilians. The attack marked a significant escalation in the clandestine conflict between Iran and Israel, with both sides threatening retaliation. Iran warned that it would respond in kind if Israel retaliated, and even pursue nuclear weapons. Israel has previously used the threat of purchasing tents as psychological warfare but backed down due to international pressure.

Iran's president, Hassan Rouhani, warned that if Israel makes any act of aggression, it will be met with a powerful and fierce response. He described the retaliatory operation against Israel as "limited" and "punitive." Netanyahu has brushed off calls for restraint from close allies and vowed to respond to Iran's unprecedented air assault without specifying when or how.