Israel's Gideon Saar: 'We Do Not Promise This Will Be The Last War'
Key Takeaways
- Israel cannot promise this will be its last war, Saar says.
- Enemies do not pose existential threat, but future conflicts remain possible.
- Joint US-Israeli operations removed immediate danger, yet long-term conflict persists.
Saar Acknowledges Future Threats
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar proclaimed that Israel has removed the threat of annihilation from Iran.
He warned that this will not be the last war and Israel would need to remain vigilant.
Saar acknowledged Iran's concrete plan for destruction using ballistic missiles, proxies, and nuclear weapons.
His remarks come nearly a year after Trump-Israeli forces began bombing Iran.
Trump Declares Iran Requested Ceasefire
Trump claimed Iran had asked for a ceasefire.
Saar insisted the military campaign was not over.
The Atlantic Council framed the divergence as a confusing mix of threats and overtures.
Economic and Regional Shockwaves
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, threatening a vital oil chokepoint.
The Suez Canal came under threat from Iran-backed Houthi missile strikes.
The closure triggered immediate economic shockwaves globally.
The Times of India noted Israeli officials maintained risks were managed within defense framework.
Human Cost and Infrastructure Devastation
More than 6,600 people were killed and 12 million displaced across the region.
Iran bore the greatest human losses with over 1,300 killed and 17,600 wounded.
The Iranian Red Crescent called for at least $1.6 billion in humanitarian aid.
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