Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant addressed Air Force personnel on Wednesday, stating that following a strike in Iran, the global community will recognize Israel‘s strength and its adversaries will receive a clear warning, as indicated by a video and a post on X shared by his office.

Israel is preparing a response to a ballistic missile assault launched by Iran on October 1, marking Tehran’s second direct aggression towards Israel in six months.

“Once we conduct our operation in Iran, both Israel and the international community will grasp the significance of your preparations,” Gallant conveyed to the crews in the video recorded at Hatzerim Air Base.

In his X post, Gallant further asserted, “During my discussions with them, I stressed that after we strike Iran, everyone will recognize your capabilities, the extensive preparations, and training involved—any adversary that seeks to threaten the State of Israel will face severe consequences.”

Tensions in the Middle East are heightened as Israel gears up for retaliation against Iran’s missile attack, which involved approximately 200 ballistic missiles aimed at Israel. In recent weeks, Israel has escalated its military actions against Hamas militants in Gaza and Hezbollah, an Iran-supported group in Lebanon. This conflict was ignited a year ago by Hamas’ attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023.

Washington aims to prevent any further escalation of the conflict. On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized that Israel’s response should not result in increased tensions.