"Iran is Weaker Than Ever": Netanyahu Reveals Secret Coordination with U.S. and Nuclear Program Decimation
PM Netanyahu confirms the U.S.-Iran ceasefire was coordinated with Israel, revealing that Operation "Roaring Lion" has set Iran's nuclear program back years. While strikes on Tehran pause, Netanyahu vows to continue the "hardest hit" against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a detailed statement Wednesday evening regarding the U.S. decision to suspend strikes in Iran, clarifying that the move was coordinated in advance with Israel and did not come as a surprise. The Prime Minister emphasized that the balance of power has shifted dramatically in Israel's favor.
"The U.S. Did Not Surprise Us"
Addressing the diplomatic breakthrough, Netanyahu stressed the depth of the partnership between Jerusalem and the Trump administration.
"The Americans did not surprise us with their decision. The ceasefire was coordinated in full with Israel," Netanyahu stated. "Those who choose to ignore the strength of this partnership between us and the Americans, and between me and the President, are simply ignoring the truth."
Iran "Weaker Than Ever"
The Prime Minister painted a picture of a crippled Iranian regime, listing unprecedented operational achievements that he claimed were "imaginary" until recently:
He issued a clear ultimatum: "The enriched material will leave Iran, either by agreement or by the resumption of fighting."
Missile Production Destroyed: According to the Prime Minister, Iran's missile production capabilities have been nearly entirely decimated. "What they are firing now are only old missiles remaining in warehouses," Netanyahu said, highlighting Israel's soaring technological and operational superiority.
The Strategic Path: Netanyahu outlined two paths forward: "We still have goals to achieve, and we will achieve them either through negotiations or by renewing the fighting. The finger is on the trigger."
The Lebanon Front: No Pause for Hezbollah
Crucially, the Prime Minister clarified that the temporary suspension of strikes against Iran does not extend to its primary proxy in the north.
"The ceasefire does not include Hezbollah; we continue to strike them," Netanyahu confirmed. He stated that today, the IDF delivered the most severe blow to the organization since the "Pager Operation," referring to ongoing intensive operations in Southern Lebanon where forces continue to dismantle the group's infrastructure.
The Islamabad Agreement Framework
The Prime Minister confirmed that under the current understandings, Iran has committed to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ceasing fire from its own territory. This follows President Donald J. Trump's announcement of a two-week pause, initiated after Pakistan mediated a comprehensive proposal to Tehran following Trump's warning of "the death of an entire civilization."
Despite the announcement, Netanyahu noted that Iran continued to fire salvos at Israel following the declaration, resulting in direct hits in several locations. He concluded by reiterating that Israel remains in a position of unprecedented strength, ready to resume full-scale military action if the terms of the agreement are not met.