TEHRAN - In a stark declaration, Iran's Defense Minister has issued a stern warning to nations aligning with Israel, cautioning that any countries abetting Israel in a possible attack on Iran would receive a decisive response from the Islamic Republic.

"(If you) open your airspace, we will deal decisively," he warned.

Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani took to Twitter in Hebrew, asserting that any nation facilitating any Israeli aggression against Iran by permitting access to their airspace or territory will face Tehran's decisive response. “Whatever country that opens its soil or airspace to Israel for a [potential] attack on Iran, will receive our decisive response.”