JERUSALEM, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that the joint U.S.-Israeli war on Iran will continue "without any time limit."

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz makes statements with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias after their meeting in Athens, Greece, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (Photo: AP)

Speaking during a situation assessment meeting with senior military commanders, Katz said: "This operation will continue without any time limit, as long as needed, until we achieve all our goals."

The remark was made as the deadly regional conflict, triggered by the U.S.-Israeli attack, stretched into its 12th day.