Israel Defence Minister Warns ‘Tehran Will Burn’ If Iran Fires More Missiles

Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz issued a stark warning on Saturday, declaring that “Tehran will burn” if Iran continues launching missile attacks against Israel.

The statement came amid escalating tensions as the two longtime adversaries exchanged fire for a second consecutive day.

“The Iranian dictator is turning the citizens of Iran into hostages and bringing about a reality in which they, especially the residents of Tehran will pay a heavy price because of the criminal harm to Israeli civilians,” Katz said in a strongly worded message.

“If [Ayatollah Ali] Khamenei continues to fire missiles toward the Israeli home front, Tehran will burn,” he added.

The threat follows a wave of cross-border hostilities that has raised fears of a broader regional conflict.

Israeli officials have accused Iran of orchestrating direct missile attacks as well as supporting proxy militias across the region.