Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Thursday that Iran has been significantly weakened by recent US-Israeli air strikes, claiming the country can no longer enrich uranium or produce ballistic missiles. He described the joint campaign as a major victory, asserting that Iran’s military infrastructure and weapons capabilities are being "massively degraded." Netanyahu emphasized that the strikes targeted facilities critical to Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, stating, "We are destroying the factories that produce the components to make these missiles and the nuclear weapons they’re trying to build." He warned that Iran’s missile and drone arsenal would be "destroyed" in the coming weeks, though he did not provide evidence to substantiate his claims. The leader also dismissed suggestions that Israel had dragged the United States into the conflict, accusing critics of underestimating President Donald Trump’s autonomy. "Does anyone really think someone can tell Trump what to do?" Netanyahu asked, insisting that the US and Israel are "achieving goals in lightning speed" through close coordination. He denied allegations of US involvement in the strikes, stating that Israel acted independently, including a recent attack on Iran’s South Pars gas field. Netanyahu highlighted internal instability within Iran’s leadership, suggesting the regime is "showing cracks" but cautioning that its survival remains uncertain. He also hinted at the possibility of ground operations, though he did not elaborate on potential strategies. "There are many possibilities for this ground component," he said, while acknowledging that the conflict’s outcome depends on "the Iranian people" choosing to act.#iran #benjamin_netanyahu #israeli_prime_minister #south_pars_gas_field #iranian_leadership
