Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged America’s strikes on Iran’s fortified nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan as a pivotal moment in the future of Middle East region’s security praising U.S. President Donald Trump’s move as a timely one.
Speaking during a televised address on Sunday, Netanyahu expressed strong support for the U.S. actions and offered personal thanks to Trump.
“Congratulations President Trump for your bold decision to target Iran’s nuclear facilities. History will recall that you acted to deny the world’s most dangerous regime the world’s most dangerous weapons,” said PM Netanyahu.
Netanyahu further hailed the actions as ones which will pave way for peaceful growth of the Middle East.
“Your leadership today has created a pivotal moment that can help lead the Middle East towards a future of prosperity and peace. America has done what no other country could do.” he emphasized.
The airstrikes, reportedly involving B-2 stealth bombers and submarine-launched cruise missiles, targeted Iran’s most heavily fortified nuclear development facilities. U.S. officials have stated that the objective was to cripple Iran’s ability to enrich uranium at levels considered dangerously close to weapons-grade.
On his part during a televised address after the bombings, Trump warned Iran against any retaliatory attempt instead urging them to ‘choose peace’ by coming to the table for talks to prevent them from developing a nuclear weapon.
Iran had earlier said it would not discuss the future of its nuclear programme while under attack by Israel therefore suspending those talks until there is no war.
“There are many targets left. Tonight’s was by far the most difficult and most lethal. But if peace does not come quickly, we will hit those other targets with precision, speed, and skill,” warned Trump.
While Iran warns that US strikes have ‘everlasting consequences’ and appears more likely to retaliate, major world leaders have urged restraint to prevent the conflict into growling ton a wider war.
