Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Friday that Iran’s uranium enrichment program had been eliminated, marking what he described as a defining moment in the reshaping of the Middle East’s strategic order. He also announced the destruction of Iran’s ballistic missile production capabilities after twenty days of conflict. Netanyahu rejected claims about Israeli manipulation of US foreign policy and expressed confidence that the war was heading toward a rapid conclusion as a new regional landscape began to emerge.
On the Trump-Israel alliance, Netanyahu was detailed and candid. He described their coordination as historically unmatched and positioned Trump as the dominant partner. Netanyahu revealed that Trump had brought his own independently formed and analytically deep understanding of Iran’s nuclear threat to their joint discussions, contributing insights that went beyond standard Israeli briefings.
Netanyahu confirmed Israel’s unilateral strike on South Pars and disclosed Trump’s request to pause further attacks on Iranian gas infrastructure. He presented both facts transparently, treating them as healthy features of an extraordinary alliance. Netanyahu maintained throughout that Israel’s operational independence remained intact and non-negotiable.
On Iran’s Hormuz threats, Netanyahu called them blackmail that would not succeed. He proposed overland pipeline corridors from the Arabian Peninsula to Israeli and Mediterranean ports as a lasting structural solution. Netanyahu linked this infrastructure proposal to a broader vision for post-conflict regional transformation.
Netanyahu closed with observations about Iran’s leadership confusion. He said Mojtaba had not appeared publicly and admitted he was genuinely unsure who was running the country. Netanyahu pointed to the fierce competition for power in Tehran and concluded that this political instability, combined with military losses, was driving the war toward an earlier-than-expected end.