JERUSALEM (VINnews)-Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Friday dismissed recent threats by the commander of Iran’s Quds Force as “ridiculous,” saying the Iranian general’s previous image as a “collaborator” suited him better, and warned that any direct attack on Israel would be Tehran’s biggest mistake.

Katz’s sharp response came after Esmail Qaani issued multiple threats toward Israel in recent days.

“The commander of Iran’s Quds Force, Qaani, has recently been issuing numerous threats toward Israel,” Katz said. “It seems the image of a collaborator suited him much better than this ridiculous barrage of threats.”

Katz stressed that Israel’s military is fully prepared to carry out its missions undeterred by potential Iranian retaliation.

“Either way, if Iran attacks Israel, it will be its biggest mistake yet,” he said. “Here, no Hormuz or firing at the population will help it. Nothing will stop us. Our forces are prepared to finish the job.”

The comments come amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, with Israeli officials repeatedly signaling readiness to act against Iranian threats following a series of regional escalations. Katz’s remarks underscore Israel’s determination not to be deterred by Iranian attempts to block the Strait of Hormuz or target civilian populations.

VINnews will continue to monitor developments.