The defense minister repeated past statements that “all options are on the table” to prevent the Islamic Republic from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Iran's increased isolation only contributes to the nation's economic downfall.
The tweet had condemned Iran's recent executions of protestors, whom Iranian media described as "terrorists."
If Iran thinks that keeping Israel distracted with smaller groups like PIJ is in Tehran’s interest, then it will have seen the last week of clashes as an acceptable outcome.
Syria was voted back into the Arab League and other countries are rushing to reconcile with Damascus.
The threat, made last year in a previously unreported letter sent by the countries' foreign ministers, underscores Western fears that Iran could produce bomb-grade uranium of 90% purity.