'We will be there to attack': Israeli minister says US deal will not stop strikes on Iran

Israeli Minister Eli Cohen has stated that Israel will attack Iran if Tehran attempts to rebuild its nuclear or ballistic missile programmes, even if it reaches an agreement with the United States. In an interview with Israeli news site Ynet, Cohen said, "If Iran makes the mistake and tries to renew its nuclear programme or ballistic missile programme, even if there is an agreement with the United States, we will be there to attack."

Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that it thwarted a terrorist cell linked to Israel and the US in southeastern Iran. According to the IRGC, one member of the cell was killed and six others were arrested. The group allegedly planned to carry out sabotage and attacks against preselected targets.

Iranian authorities claim to have seized explosives and communication equipment, including 20 packages of explosives and Starlink equipment, during the operation. The IRGC, Intelligence Ministry, and provincial police worked together to identify and apprehend the suspects after prolonged intelligence monitoring.

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