IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari made a statement, revealing the Natanz nuclear site, and said: "We significantly struck the nuclear site in Natanz. We had no choice but to act against this threat." According to him, "The IDF continues to strike targets in Iran. We need to prepare for a prolonged operation." Rear Admiral Hagari noted that "The operation is still in its beginning. Iran has intentions and capabilities, and Tehran is preparing to respond and fire at us. The public is required to remain calm, the defense is not hermetic."