The Prime Minister Claims to Have "Destroyed" Iran's Nuclear and Missile Programs

Source: Global Times
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On the evening of the 11th local time, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Israel "has successfully destroyed Iran's nuclear program and missile program."

He indicated that Israel's military action against Iran in February this year was primarily based on intelligence assessments that Iran was close to acquiring nuclear weapons and was about to have the capability to produce thousands of missiles. He also stated that the military actions against Iran are not yet over, and Israel "still has missions to complete."

Netanyahu claimed that, in addition to targeting nuclear and missile projects, Israel also aims to "destroy the Iranian regime." He stated that this military operation has achieved "great success." (Reporter: Liang Hui, Wang Yin)

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Political-Military
Subcategory
Special Operations
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Israel claims to have successfully destroyed Iran's nuclear and missile programs and intends to continue military operations against Iran.
Location
Israel · Iran
Unit
Israeli Defense Forces
Time
February 2023 and ongoing
Equipment
nuclear weaponsmissiles
Summary

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that Israel has successfully destroyed Iran's nuclear and missile programs, based on intelligence indicating Iran was close to obtaining nuclear weapons. He stated that military operations against Iran are ongoing, with further objectives to dismantle the Iranian regime. The claims were made following military actions taken in February 2023.

Key Facts
  • Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claims Israel has destroyed Iran's nuclear and missile programs.
  • Military actions against Iran were based on intelligence assessments of Iran nearing nuclear weapon capability.
  • Netanyahu states that military operations against Iran are not over and there are still tasks to complete.
  • Israel aims to destroy the Iranian regime in addition to its military capabilities.
  • The military operation has achieved significant success.