India, April 30 -- Israel's defence minister Israel Katz on Thursday warned that Israel could soon be forced to "act again" against Iran to ensure the Islamic republic "does not once again become a threat to Israel."

"US President Donald Trump, in coordination with (Israeli) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is leading the efforts to achieve the campaign's objectives, to ensure that Iran does not once again become a threat to Israel, the United States and the free world in the future," Katz said during a military ceremony, according to a statement from his office, AFP news agency reported.

"We support this effort and are providing the necessary support, but it is possible that we may soon have to act again to ensure these objectives ar...