Israel would respond directly to Iranian attack, says defence minister

Israel would respond directly to Iranian attack, says defence minister

Israel would respond directly to any attack by Iran, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has said. 

"A direct Iranian attack will require an appropriate Israeli response against Iran," Mr Gallant told the US defence secretary. 

Mr Gallant's comments come as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, with Iran vowing to launch a retaliatory strike to Israel's apparent attack on its embassy in Syria.