"Iran is Weaker Than Ever": The Prime Minister’s Defiant Message to the World
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that twenty days of intensive operations have stripped Iran of its ability to enrich uranium or produce ballistic missiles
In a major address to both the Israeli public and the international community, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the core military capabilities of the Iranian regime have been effectively dismantled. Speaking after nearly three weeks of high-intensity warfare, the Prime Minister stated that the Islamic Republic is currently incapable of continuing its nuclear enrichment program or manufacturing ballistic missiles. Netanyahu framed the ongoing military campaign as a historic turning point that has altered the Middle East beyond recognition, asserting that Israel is now stronger than ever while Iran has reached its weakest point in history. Despite ongoing sirens and missile barrages occurring during his speech, the Prime Minister remained resolute, promising that the war would achieve total victory.
Three Pillars of Victory
Netanyahu outlined three specific strategic goals that have guided the current war: the total destruction of Iran's nuclear program, the crushing of its ballistic missile program, and the creation of conditions that allow the Iranian people to reclaim their destiny from the regime. "Already now, after twenty days, I can inform you that Iran has no possibility to enrich uranium and no possibility to produce ballistic missiles," Netanyahu announced. He emphasized that the elimination of the IRGC and Basij leadership has removed the very people responsible for the "slaughter of the Iranian people."
The Prime Minister spoke directly to the citizens of Iran, expressing hope that they would take to the streets to overthrow the weakened regime, though he acknowledged that such a revolution must ultimately come from within. "We can create the conditions, but they will have to take advantage of these conditions. You cannot make a revolution only from the air," he noted, adding that while he hopes for a popular uprising, the final outcome depends entirely on the Iranian public.
Relations with President Trump
During the press conference, which was opened to questions from foreign media, Netanyahu addressed the complex relationship with the United States and President Donald Trump. When asked if Israel had "dragged" the U.S. into the war, Netanyahu responded sharply, asking, "Does anyone really think you can drag Trump into doing something he doesn't want to do?" He credited the President with recognizing the Iranian threat for decades and acting as a great leader to ensure future security.
Regarding the recent strikes on Iranian gas facilities, Netanyahu confirmed President Trump’s earlier statements that Israel had acted independently. He acknowledged that Trump had since requested that Israel avoid future attacks on energy reservoirs to maintain market stability. "President Trump asked to avoid further attacks on energy stores in Iran, and so it will be done," Netanyahu confirmed, showing a willingness to coordinate future targets with Washington while maintaining Israel's operational freedom.
A Message of Resilience
To the Israeli public, Netanyahu expressed profound pride in their steadfastness despite the disruption to businesses, education, and the heavy toll on reserve soldiers. He addressed fears of massive damage to Israeli cities, noting that while enemies predicted towers would fall in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, "the towers that are falling are in Beirut and Tehran." He compared the current Iranian regime to the Nazi regime of the 1930s, warning that the world could not afford to look away as it did in the past.
The Prime Minister concluded by asserting that the war is progressing much faster than many anticipated. He warned that if the regime had been allowed to continue its nuclear path, it would eventually have the capability to blackmail the entire world and strike major American cities like New York or Dallas. "I see this war ending much faster than people think," he stated, vowing that Israel will continue to hold the "Sword of David" in one hand while always being prepared to extend the other in a true peace once the threat is eliminated.