Netanyahu Vows Iran Will Not Obtain Nuclear Weapons
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Iran is actively pursuing nuclear weapons, echoing recent assertions by U.S. President Donald Trump. Netanyahu confirmed intelligence indicating Iran is developing nuclear capabilities at the "Mount Picax" facility, near Natanz. He vowed, "As long as I am prime minister, Iran will not have nuclear weapons," making the promise at the Western Wall ahead of Rosh Hashanah.
Netanyahu referenced past Israeli military operations, "Operation People as a Lion" and "Operation Lion's Roar," which he claimed dismantled Iran's immediate nuclear bomb-making capacity. He asserted that Iran is now attempting to rebuild this potential.
Simultaneously, Netanyahu highlighted ongoing Israeli military actions against Iranian-backed forces. He mentioned strikes in Gaza and Lebanon, and continued operations in the Al-Taher mountain range following the destruction of the Beaufort ridge. The Israeli military (IDF) is actively targeting the "Iranian axis."
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reports have documented construction activity at the Kuh-e Kolang Gaz Laz site, known as "Mount Picax." Satellite imagery analysis by CSIS shows record construction rates at the facility. Earlier, Netanyahu visited Mount Hermon with Defense Minister Israel Katz and Deputy IDF Chief of Staff Tamir Yadai, where he identified the defeat of the "Iranian terrorist regime" as Israel's primary objective, stating the country is close to achieving this goal.
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