Israel army warns Iran will 'pay heavy price' if it begins new round of escalation

The Israeli military warned Iran on Saturday that the Islamic republic would "pay a heavy price" if it began a new round of escalation after Israel carried out air strikes in Iran.

"If the regime in Iran were to make the mistake of beginning a new round of escalation, we will be obligated to respond. Our message is clear: All those who threaten the State of Israel and seek to drag the region into a wider escalation will pay a heavy price," military spokesman Daniel Hagari said in a statement.