Israeli cabinet ministers threatened Sunday to resume attacks on Iran after U.S.-Iranian nuclear negotiations collapsed in Pakistan. Energy Minister Eli Cohen told Israeli media that Tehran "can be hit" if diplomats fail to reach an agreement.

"The nuclear issue is international, and it's good that (US President Donald) Trump has set the red lines on the issue," Cohen told Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper. "If there is no deal, Iran can be hit." The warning comes as 21-hour talks collapsed in Islamabad without breakthrough.

Economy Minister Nir Barkat doubled down on the threat during a Channel 14 interview, claiming Iranian officials "do not understand the determination of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu." Barkat predicted America would "achieve its objectives from the war with Iran," adding: "We will return to war and achieve its objectives."

The saber-rattling follows more than 3,300 Iranian deaths from U.S.-Israeli airstrikes since February 28. Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel, Iraq, Jordan and Gulf nations hosting American military assets before agreeing to a two-week ceasefire earlier this week. The pause allowed for the unsuccessful Pakistan negotiations.

Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zoha reinforced the message on X, claiming Washington's "insistence on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons reflects coordination with Israel." The coordinated messaging suggests Netanyahu's government prepared the Israeli public for renewed military action if diplomatic efforts continue stalling.

Cohen also escalated rhetoric against Lebanon, where Israeli forces expanded operations. He argued Israel should strike not just military targets but "Lebanon's facilities and infrastructure." The comments came despite Tel Aviv and Beirut agreeing to hold their first direct meeting in Washington on April 14 aimed at securing a ceasefire.

The ministers' statements reflect growing Israeli frustration with the diplomatic process. Cohen admitted to Channel 14: "I have said this in the cabinet. I do not see a high chance of success for these negotiations." His pessimism aligns with the failure of U.S. and Iranian delegations to bridge gaps during marathon talks that concluded early Sunday.

Trump administration officials have demanded long-term Iranian nuclear pledges beyond current negotiations, complicating prospects for agreement. The president's "red lines" referenced by Cohen appear designed to prevent any deal that allows Tehran to maintain uranium enrichment capabilities or ballistic missile programs.

The Israeli threats carry particular weight given Netanyahu's claims of crushing Iran's nuclear program through joint military operations with America. Israeli intelligence assessments suggest Iran's nuclear facilities suffered significant damage during recent strikes, but Tehran maintains some enrichment capacity.

American taxpayers have funded much of the military campaign through expanded weapons shipments and naval deployments. The Iran crisis forced naval assets away from China, raising questions about America's ability to deter Beijing while maintaining Middle East operations.

Israeli and American officials will likely coordinate next steps as the April 14 Lebanon talks approach. The window for diplomacy appears narrowing as both Israeli ministers and Iranian hardliners signal preference for military solutions over negotiated agreements.