Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz has warned that the country will launch harsher attacks against Iran if Tehran fails to reach an agreement with the United States. Speaking on April 16, 2026, Katz said Iran stands at a historic crossroads and must choose between building bridges for the future or facing isolation and destruction.

He stated that if Iran chooses the latter path, it will soon realize that the targets Israel has yet to strike will face even more severe attacks than those already hit. Katz emphasized that the decision lies with Iran and that it must bear the consequences of its choice.

The remarks, reported by Al Jazeera, underscore Israel’s growing pressure on Iran amid ongoing diplomatic uncertainty over potential U.S.–Iran negotiations.