Without the massive attacks together with the USA, “Iran would already have nuclear bombs”said the Israeli head of government. In such an event, millions of Israelis would have been in mortal danger. This threat has been postponed “for years”. Tehran has repeatedly emphasized not to seek nuclear weapons; its nuclear program only serves civilian purposes.
Netanyahu reiterated that he would never tolerate Tehran’s nuclear armament. “With a deal or without a deal, Iran will not have nuclear weapons,” he said. “As long as I am Israel’s prime minister, this will not happen.” The fight against Iran and its allies in the region is not over, he said. Israel’s army will remain in “safe zones” in the Gaza Strip, southern Lebanon and Syria “as long as necessary.”
Netanyahu “doesn’t always agree” with Trump
Regarding reports of a dispute with US President Donald Trump, Netanyahu said: that both do not always agree. “I am responsible for Israel’s security interests,” he said.
After weeks of negotiations, the USA and Iran agreed Framework agreement to end the war reached. The signing is scheduled for Friday in Switzerland. The agreement provides, among other things, for an extension of the ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, much is not yet known about the exact content of the agreement, which, according to US Vice President JD Vance, has already been signed digitally. “We don’t yet know what the agreement will look like,” said Netanyahu.
In Israel, the agreement was mainly supported by the opposition criticized as a failure and capitulation to Iran. (sda/dpa)