13.06.2025 05:10
The first statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the attack they initiated against Iran has been released. Netanyahu said, "The attack will continue until the danger is eliminated."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that they have launched attacks on Iran, saying that the attacks will continue "until the danger is eliminated."
NETANYAHU: ATTACKS WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE IRANIAN THREAT IS ELIMINATED
In a speech published by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, Benjamin Netanyahu announced that they have initiated attacks on Iran under the pretext of "eliminating the threat to Israel's existence." Netanyahu, who threatened that the attacks would continue until the Iranian threat to Israel is eliminated, claimed that Iran has developed genocidal rhetoric against Israel and supports it with its nuclear program.
"IRAN IS A THREAT TO ISRAEL"
Netanyahu alleged that Iran has enriched uranium to the extent that it could produce an atomic bomb and has taken steps it had not previously taken to produce weapons. Stating that Iran could produce nuclear weapons in a very short time at this pace, Netanyahu argued that this poses a threat to Israel.
"THE NAME OF THE OPERATION IS RISING LION"
Netanyahu announced that the name of the operation they have initiated is "Rising Lion," stating, "We have attacked the heart of Iran's nuclear enrichment program. We targeted Iran's main enrichment facility in Natanz." The Israeli Prime Minister, who stated that they have attacked Iran's ballistic missile program, noted that last year Iran fired 300 missiles at them, while they fired 25 missiles carrying one ton of explosives.
Netanyahu asserted that Iran aims to produce 10,000 ballistic missiles within three years and argued that this is unacceptable, claiming they have dealt a significant blow to Iran, stating that their issues are with the Iranian regime, not the Iranian people.
STATEMENT FROM THE ISRAELI ARMY SPOKESPERSON
The Israeli army spokesperson made a statement regarding the attacks on Iran: The spokesperson included the following statements in the announcement: "A short time ago, following the instructions of political leaders (Netanyahu), the IDF launched a high-quality intelligence-based preventive, precise, and coordinated attack on Iran's nuclear program in response to the ongoing aggression of the Iranian regime against Israel."
"WE ARE PREPARED FOR VARIOUS SCENARIOS"
The IDF and relevant authorities are prepared for a wide range of scenarios that may be needed in defense and attack. The Iranian regime has been conducting a direct and indirect terror campaign against the State of Israel for years by financing and directing terrorist activities through its proxies in the Middle East, while also progressing towards acquiring nuclear weapons.
The Iranian regime is at the forefront of the axis responsible for all terrorist attacks against the State of Israel since the beginning of the "Iron Swords" War. This includes arming and financing the Hamas "terror organization," which is responsible for the October 7 Massacre. During the "Iron Swords" War, Iran directly attacked Israel twice by firing hundreds of missiles towards the State of Israel.
"IRAN'S GOAL IS TO DESTROY ISRAEL"
The Iranian regime has declared that its goal is to destroy the State of Israel. Senior officials in the Iranian regime have openly stated their intention to eliminate Israel and are working with their proxies in the Middle East to achieve this. Today, Iran is closer than ever to acquiring nuclear weapons. The weapons of mass destruction in the hands of the Iranian regime pose an existential threat to the State of Israel and a significant threat to the wider world.
"WE WILL NOT ALLOW IRAN TO ACQUIRE WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION"
The State of Israel will not allow a regime whose goal is to destroy the State of Israel to acquire weapons of mass destruction. The IDF has undergone a preparation process for a campaign on the front and the home front. The resilience of Israeli citizens will be an important factor in the campaign.
The IDF is ready to continue to act as necessary. The State of Israel has an obligation to act to defend its citizens and will continue to do so wherever it needs to, as it has in the past. The IDF is conducting an ongoing situation assessment and will keep the public informed of developments.
In a statement claiming that Iran is "closer than ever" to possessing nuclear weapons, it was argued that Iran's weapons pose a threat to both Israel and the entire world. A threat was made that they would attack "wherever necessary" in defense of their citizens.