Israeli Prime Minister: "Trump Was Right"

"Western Leaders Have Overlooked Iran's Nuclear Technology"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Iran's missile capabilities have reached a level that poses a threat to both Europe and the US mainland. He also praised US President Donald Trump, stating that Trump's foresight was correct.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo by AFP Yonhap News

On March 30 (local time), in an interview with US outlet Newsmax, Prime Minister Netanyahu asserted, "Iran's missiles are now capable of threatening not just Israel, but also Europe and the United States," emphasizing the need for an immediate response.

He commented on Iran's recent missile launch toward the vicinity of Diego Garcia, a joint UK-US military base approximately 4,000 kilometers away, saying, "While it was not an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), it is approaching that stage." He warned, "A range of about 4,000 kilometers puts a significant portion of Europe within reach."

Prime Minister Netanyahu went on to say, "Western leaders have long underestimated Iran's nuclear technology, which has led to the current crisis." He added, "In contrast, President Trump took the threat seriously before it became a global issue."

President Trump withdrew from the nuclear agreement (the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, JCPOA) between the US and Iran in 2018. At the time, Democrats and European allies criticized President Trump. However, conservatives have argued that this was a measure to prevent Iran from exploiting loopholes in the agreement to continue developing weapons.

Prime Minister Netanyahu described Iran's missiles as "a decisive security challenge facing the free world" and stressed that "Iran's ambitions go far beyond regional boundaries."

Regarding the war with Iran, he said, "We have achieved significant results in degrading Iran's military, nuclear, and industrial infrastructure," and stated, "In terms of mission success, we have already passed the turning point." He added, "We have already undermined Iran's missile capabilities, destroyed factories, and eliminated key nuclear scientists," explaining that "the essence of this war is to prevent Iran from delivering nuclear weapons to US cities."

Additionally, Prime Minister Netanyahu said, "President Trump demanded that enriched uranium be removed from Iran and handed over to the international community." While he did not specify when the conflict would end, he predicted that "the momentum favorable to the US-Israel alliance will continue."

Regarding Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Netanyahu stated, "The long-term solution is to reroute energy pipeline paths westward, connecting through Saudi Arabia to the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, thereby bypassing the strait."

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