Israel Says It Is Striking Iran and Lebanon as IRGC Threatens Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israeli forces are carrying out powerful military operations against targets in Iran and Lebanon, as the widening conflict in the region enters its third week.
Speaking about the ongoing campaign, Netanyahu said Israeli operations are intensifying but suggested that some aspects of the military strategy cannot yet be publicly disclosed.
“We are doing things that I cannot share at this moment, but we are striking Iran very hard, and also Lebanon,” the Israeli leader said, indicating that the campaign is expanding beyond previously known targets.
The remarks come as Israel continues military actions against Iranian infrastructure and allied militant groups across the Middle East.
IRGC Issues Threat Against Netanyahu
Meanwhile, tensions escalated further after Iran’s powerful military organization, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, issued a direct threat against Netanyahu.
Iranian state media reported that the IRGC vowed to pursue the Israeli prime minister.
According to a message published by Islamic Republic News Agency, the Revolutionary Guards warned that they would continue efforts to target Netanyahu if he remains alive.
The statement, which was also shared on social media, referred to the Israeli leader using harsh language and accused him of responsibility for civilian casualties in the conflict.
The warning reflects the increasingly hostile rhetoric between the two sides as the war intensifies.
War Enters Third Week
The conflict involving Israel, Iran, and allied forces has now entered its third week, raising fears of a wider regional war.
The fighting escalated after coordinated military strikes were launched by Israel and the United States against multiple targets inside Iran.
Tehran responded with missile and drone attacks against Israeli territory and U.S. military bases in the region.
Since then, the conflict has spread beyond the two countries, with armed groups allied to Iran becoming involved.
One of the most prominent groups is Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant movement based in Lebanon.
Hezbollah has exchanged cross-border fire with Israeli forces, increasing instability along the Israel–Lebanon frontier.
Israel Expands Operations in Lebanon
Netanyahu’s statement confirming strikes in Lebanon suggests Israel may be increasing pressure on Hezbollah positions as part of the broader conflict with Iran.
Israel has previously conducted airstrikes targeting Hezbollah infrastructure, weapons depots, and military facilities inside Lebanon.
Israeli officials argue that Hezbollah poses a direct security threat because of its large arsenal of rockets and missiles capable of reaching deep into Israeli territory.
Hezbollah, however, has insisted that its actions are part of a broader regional resistance against Israeli and Western influence in the Middle East.
Rising Risk of Regional Escalation
The growing confrontation between Israel and Iran has triggered widespread concern among international observers who fear the conflict could escalate into a broader regional war.
Several countries in the Middle East host U.S. military bases and strategic energy infrastructure, making them vulnerable to retaliatory attacks.
Meanwhile, global energy markets have reacted nervously to the conflict due to the region’s central role in oil and gas production.
Any disruption to shipping routes such as the Strait of Hormuz could significantly affect global energy supplies.
Diplomatic Efforts Continue
While military operations continue, diplomatic channels remain active as international actors attempt to prevent further escalation.
Several governments have called for restraint and urged both sides to pursue negotiations.
However, with threats, retaliatory strikes, and expanding military operations continuing across multiple countries, prospects for an immediate ceasefire remain uncertain.
Analysts warn that the next phase of the conflict could depend heavily on whether additional regional groups or international powers become directly involved.
By DGR News – TS