Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz says his country was prepared to resume its military campaign against Iran if needed, vowing to do so “with even greater force”.

“The army is ready and on alert for a resumption of fighting, in order to regain air superiority and strike again… in Iran, to eliminate threats, including a third time if necessary. If we have to go back, we will go back, with even greater force,” Katz said at a military ceremony.