10.03.2026 21:12
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar stated that they are "not pursuing an endless war against Iran" and that they will coordinate with the United States regarding when the attacks will cease, avoiding to provide a timeline.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar held a joint press conference with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, who visited Israel to continue the joint attacks with the US against Iran.
Saar, who claimed they were fighting against "the world's most dangerous regime" together with the US, stated that they acted before being in a position to protect against Iranian air attacks and asserted that "the Iranian people cannot achieve freedom without external assistance."
"ISRAEL IS NOT IN PURSUIT OF AN ENDLESS WAR"
Saar pointed out that more attacks from Iran come from Lebanese territory, claiming, "Since the war began, Hezbollah has fired more than 800 missiles and drones at Israel." Responding to questions from reporters, Saar stated, "Israel is not in pursuit of an endless war," while noting that they would coordinate with the US on when the attacks on Iran would end, avoiding to present a timeline on the matter.
"I AM HERE FOR YOU, THAT'S WHY I CAME TO ISRAEL"
German Foreign Minister Wadephul also stated, "We are with you, that's why I came to Israel. Iran should not pose a threat to its neighbors and must stop supporting its proxies. On the other hand, Iran's sovereignty should be respected. No one wants chaos." The two ministers, who held a working meeting at the Israeli Foreign Ministry in West Jerusalem, visited the area where a missile fell during one of Iran's retaliatory attacks in Beit Shemesh.
IRAN'S RESPONSE: WE CLEARLY ANNOUNCE THAT WE APPLY THE EYE FOR AN EYE, TOOTH FOR TOOTH RULE
On the other hand, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf sent strong messages to the US and Israel through his social media account. Qalibaf stated, "The enemy must know that whatever action it takes, it will be met with a proportional and immediate response. No attack will go unanswered. Today, we clearly announce that we are applying the eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth rule without exception and hesitation," he said. Addressing attacks on infrastructures, Qalibaf added, "If they start a war against infrastructures, we will undoubtedly target their infrastructures as well."
US-ISRAEL ATTACKS ON IRAN
Israel and the US launched a military attack on Iran on February 28 while negotiations continued between the Tehran and Washington administrations. Iran responded with attacks on targets it identified in several regional countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Bahrain, where US bases are located, in addition to Israel. In the US-Israel attacks, Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and many high-ranking officials were killed. According to Iranian officials, 1,332 people lost their lives in the US-Israel attacks.