Topping Expectations: Netanyahu Unveils Israel's Capability to Strike Iran's Nuclear Sites
Israel's Capability to Access All Nuclear Sites within Iran (Prime Minister Netanyahu's assertion)
Israel is punishing Iran's nuclear ambitions, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasting Israeli military prowess capable of reaching all of Iran's nuclear facilities. During an interview with Israeli TV channel Kan, Netanyahu elaborated that Israel has the capacity to obliterate every nuclear target in Iran.
The Prime Minister refused to disclose further information regarding the methods Israel might use, sparking intrigue amidst the geopolitical world struggling to predict the US’s potential intervention. Some observers argue that the nuclear complex in Fordo, deeply buried and only bombardable by the USA’s "bunker-buster" bombs, would necessitate American support.
Netanyahu bypassed these evaluations, asserting Israel’s readiness to proceed independently. In the same interview, Netanyahu revealed that Israeli forces have already destroyed around half of Iran's rocket launch sites, while Israel's military operation against Iran advances faster than initial projections. Nevertheless, he refrained from offering a precise status update on the state of the war, declaring secrecy as critical to maintaining the element of surprise.
The Iranian Time waster
Retired German diplomat and Middle East expert, Fritz-Waldemar von Umbach, believes that Iran uses diplomatic talks to buy time and distract from the advancement of their weapons program. Regime change is not an immediate objective for Israel, as Netanyahu underscored that the fate of Iran ultimately lies in the hands of its people. However, Netanyahu suggested that a change of leadership could be the unforeseen outcome of the conflict, which would bring considerable benefits to the Iranian citizens.
The Israeli war with Iran has seen the deskilling of the Iranian regime's weapons arsenal, with around half of their rocket launch sites now history. Netanyahu is adamant that Iran’s nuclear project poses an immediate threat to Israel's survival, and the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have orders to intensify attacks on government targets in Iran to eliminate perceived threats and destabilize the regime led by the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Going for the Head
Defense Minister Israel Katz recently called out Khamenei, labeling him the "modern Hitler," implying that if Israel's force had existed during World War II, they would have hunted down Hitler in his bunker. Previously, Netanyahu declared that the assassination of Khamenei would mark the end of the conflict between Israel and Iran; however, Israel's President, Isaac Herzog, clarified that the war with Iran does not target Khamenei or seek regime change. However, Herzog did not shy away from acknowledging the potential historical repercussions such an event could trigger for the Iranian people.
Israel has been engaging in military action against Iran since June 12, 2025, focusing on disrupting Iran's nuclear program and its regime. Both nations have been locked in a cycle of heavy attacks, resulting in casualties and injuries on both sides.
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The Commission, amidst the ongoing Iran conflict, has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, given Israel's militarized response and the potential havoc that war-and-conflicts can unleash.
In the political whirlwind surrounding Iran's nuclear program, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz's comparison of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to Hitler and the suggestion of his elimination, although not an official policy goal, adds a worrying new dimension to the general news narrative.
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