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Yeshiva World News · Jul 28, 2026

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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday that Israel wants to strike Iran’s energy infrastructure, but the United States currently opposes such action over concerns that it could trigger Iranian retaliation against neighboring countries and spark a global oil crisis. Katz said Israel is prepared to “set Iran back 40 years,” adding that Washington’s broader regional interests—including the Strait of Hormuz and global energy security—extend beyond Israel’s immediate security concerns.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday that Israel wants to strike Iran’s energy infrastructure, but the United States currently opposes such action over concerns that it could trigger Iranian retaliation against neighboring countries and spark a global oil crisis. Katz said Israel is prepared to “set Iran back 40 years,” adding that Washington’s broader regional interests—including the Strait of Hormuz and global energy security—extend beyond Israel’s immediate security concerns.

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