Israel Defence Minister says 'mission not complete' on Iran

Jerusalem Israel is not finished with Iran, its Defence Minister said Sunday (November 8, 2026), as he also warned Tehran's Lebanese ally Hezbollah to hold fire in any resumption of war. Also Read: U.S. launches task force to disrupt land transit routes into Iran https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-launches-task-force-to-disrupt-land-transit-routes-into-iran/article71680871.ece Defence Minister Israel Katz renewed charges that Iran — attacked twice since last year in major Israeli-U.S.

bombing campaigns — is pursuing nuclear weapons, a claim that Tehran denies. "Concerning Iran, the mission is still not complete. Iran is trying to renew its efforts to obtain nuclear weapons — alongside other grave efforts that place the State of Israel in real danger," Mr.

Katz said. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is fighting for his political life, has repeatedly threatened new strikes against Iran in recent weeks. But it remains unclear if he has the support of U.S.