An Israeli official delivered a sharp ultimatum to Hezbollah and Iran, stating that every terrorist linked to Hezbollah will be eliminated worldwide, including in Beirut's Dahieh district and in Iran. The official warned that if Iran retaliates, Israel will execute a planned strike on Iran — a significant escalation in rhetoric beyond the current tit-for-tat pattern. The message was attributed to Israeli security sources.
An Israeli official warned Hezbollah and Iran in a strong statement Wednesday afternoon that Israel would 'eliminate every terrorist, anywhere in the world — in Dahieh and in Iran.' The official said that if Iran retaliates for ongoing Israeli strikes, a 'painful blow will not be delayed' and Israel will launch a planned operation to strike Iran.
The message comes amid a week of cross-border escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, and heightened Israeli-Iranian tensions. As The Zioneer has reported, Defense Minister Israel Katz warned on June 8 that every attack on northern Israel will draw a strike on Beirut's Dahiyeh; the US ambassador to Lebanon said June 9 that strikes on Beirut will continue as long as Hezbollah attacks persist. Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi vowed on June 10 that Iranian armed forces will retaliate against any attack, while Iran's Defense Ministry stated on June 11 that enemies have no choice but to accept a ceasefire.
The statement appears to extend the Israeli deterrence doctrine beyond Lebanon to Iran itself, signaling a readiness for direct escalation. The claim is attributed to a single Israeli official source; no independent corroboration was available at publication.
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