‘We’re Just Getting Started’: Netanyahu Vows Continued Strikes and Military Dominance

In a striking press conference held Monday evening, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered an assertive statement to the public regarding the ongoing war with Iran. Speaking confidently about Israel’s strategic achievements and future objectives, Netanyahu declared: “Israel controls the skies over Tehran, there will still be massive changes in Iran.”

Netanyahu outlined the main goals of the campaign, emphasizing that the war is far from over and that Israel is pressing forward with intense precision. “We have struck senior scientists, and this is just the beginning. We are continuing to significantly destroy nuclear targets. We have neutralized hundreds of ballistic missiles. We have taken down launchers, we are in control of the skies over Tehran.”

The Prime Minister also revealed that Israel had successfully hit high-value targets, including Iranian military headquarters. “We struck targets in their command centers and in sites you will hear about soon. When the targets are in the heart of Tehran, we are evacuating the residents. Our intelligence apparatus is doing wonders. This is a tremendous achievement.”

Netanyahu addressed Iran’s push for a ceasefire, dismissing it as a response to Israel’s forceful blows: “I’m not surprised the Iranians want a ceasefire, we’re hitting them hard. We gave negotiations a chance, but at the same time the Ayatollah dictator tweeted that Israel would be destroyed.”

Laying out Israel’s clear war objectives, Netanyahu said: “We want three results: the elimination of the nuclear program, the terror axis, and their missile production capabilities. We are in full coordination with the United States.”

When asked whether the United States would become directly involved in the fighting, Netanyahu stated: “I am in daily contact with Trump, we spoke yesterday. As for any American action, President Trump will do what is best for America.”

Responding to a question from Kan 11 about Israeli hostages, Netanyahu added a final note of resolve: “I’m not taking my eyes off the hostages. There is an opportunity here, and we will realize it.”

Netanyahu’s remarks underscore Israel’s firm posture and expanding military scope as it intensifies its campaign deep inside Iranian territory, including the capital, Tehran. The unprecedented nature of the strikes, paired with open military coordination with the United States, signals a major turning point in the Middle East conflict.

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