Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized, following a situation assessment meeting at the IDF headquarters in Kirya, Tel Aviv, that Israel will continue military operations against Iran in full coordination with the White House. The Israeli Prime Minister argued that the military operations focus on strategic targets, stating: “Together with our American friends, we continue to strike the terrorist regime in Iran. We neutralize commanders, bomb bridges, and hit critical infrastructure.”
In a videotaped statement released by his office, Netanyahu said there is close cooperation with United States President Donald Trump at both political and military levels.
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“In full coordination between me and President Trump, and between the IDF and the United States armed forces, we will continue to strike Iran. The regime is weaker than ever – Israel is stronger than ever,” he emphasized.
According to Netanyahu, the Israeli Air Force has destroyed 70% of Iran’s steel production capacity.
Netanyahu: Israeli forces continue to strike Hezbollah
“This is a significant achievement that deprives the Revolutionary Guards of both economic resources and the ability to produce many weapons,” he said, referring to the military organization considered to play a central role in the Iranian state’s operations.
Meanwhile, Netanyahu also referred to operations in Lebanon, stating that Israeli forces continue to strike Hezbollah, while IDF ground units operate in the southern part of the country.
“In Lebanon, we continue to decisively strike Hezbollah,” he said, adding that Israel is expanding the security zone aimed at protecting communities in the northern part of the country.
