Israel says US bombers used its bases to strike Iran

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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says American warplanes used Israeli bases during their attacks on Iran, reiterating that his country was prepared to retaliate if targeted, AFP reports.

“The fact is that, at the moment — and this could change within an hour — the Iranians are firing at everything in the region except one country: the State of Israel,” Katz tells Israel’s right-wing Channel 14.

“They know that American aircraft are taking off from here to carry out strikes,” he adds.

“This does not mean we know what will happen tomorrow; it means we know what our response will be. I announced it, the prime minister announced it, and we made it absolutely clear: if Israel comes under fire, we will strike back with full force,” Katz says.

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