Netanyahu: Israel Eliminated 'Existential Threat' from Iran in Major Aerial Attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that Israel successfully neutralized an "existential and imminent threat" posed by Iran. Speaking at a press conference, Netanyahu detailed a significant military operation carried out in coordination with American allies.

He described the action as "the largest aerial attack in the history of Israel." The operation targeted key elements of Iran's capabilities, including nuclear scientists, the leadership of what Netanyahu termed the "regime of terror," and substantial military infrastructure. The prime minister stated that the majority of Iran's missile program was decimated.

Netanyahu further claimed that the strikes inflicted "billions of dollars" in damages. He specifically mentioned the elimination of Basij commanders who, he alleged, had been involved in the "massacre" of their own population. The prime minister framed the operation as a decisive blow against Iran's perceived threat to Israel and regional stability.