Israeli Premier vows to dismantle Iran`s nuclear ambitions
(MENAFN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to dismantle Iran’s nuclear ambitions and missile capabilities, framing the ongoing military campaign as a fight for national survival. In his first public statement since launching Operation Rising Lion, Netanyahu declared on Monday that Israel would continue its offensive until Iran no longer posed a nuclear threat—not just to Israel, but to the entire region and beyond.
“This is a battle for survival,” Netanyahu said during a virtual press briefing. He emphasized that Israel’s goal is to eliminate what he described as an existential danger posed by the Islamic Republic.
The conflict has escalated dramatically, with Israeli airstrikes entering their fourth consecutive day. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that over 370 missiles and numerous drones have been launched from Iran since Friday, prompting widespread Israeli counterattacks. The IDF claims to have hit more than 90 strategic sites across Iran, targeting locations near Tehran, Esfahan, and the Persian Gulf that allegedly include missile storage, radar systems, and military command hubs.
Iranian sources report more than 200 casualties so far, although independent verification is difficult due to restricted media access. Satellite images analyzed by the Institute for Science and International Security show substantial destruction at suspected nuclear sites near Natanz and Parchin.
Despite Netanyahu’s justification of the offensive as a necessary measure for national security, critics are increasingly questioning the true motivations behind the operation. Detractors argue that the campaign may have deeper geopolitical and ideological implications, raising concerns that it could be driven by broader regional ambitions rather than strictly defensive objectives.
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