India, July 28 -- Israel defense minister Israel Katz threatened Iran, saying that the country can reach Tehran once again, and would target Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "personally".

Katz made the remarks during a visit to Israeli Air Force's Ramon Air Base on Sunday.

"I want to convey a clear message to Khamenei the dictator - If you continue to threaten Israel, our long arm will again reach Tehran and with even greater force - and this time to you personally," Katz said, according to The Times of Israel.

He further warned Iran against threatening Israel. "Do not threaten, lest you be harmed," Katz said.

Katz also praised the jet fighter crews at the air base, in the presence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netan...