Tel Aviv (Israel), June 22: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday praised U.S. President Donald Trump after the coordinated airstrikes on Iran’s major nuclear sites, calling the operation a bold and historic step that could redefine the future of the Middle East.
In a video message following the strikes, Netanyahu praised President Trump’s decision to hit Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, including the heavily fortified Fordow facility and sites at Natanz and Esfahan. He also reaffirmed the shared principle between the two leaders: “Peace through strength.”
“First comes strength, then comes peace. Tonight, President Trump and the United States demonstrated immense strength. This is a decisive and bold action that will be remembered in history,” said Netanyahu.
The U.S. military reportedly used six bunker-buster bombs to strike the Fordow nuclear facility and launched 30 Tomahawk cruise missiles at sites in Natanz and Esfahan, as part of what has been described as a highly successful operation.
The mission, reportedly codenamed "Rising Lion," was intended to neutralize what the U.S. views as imminent nuclear threats from Iran.
“President Trump, congratulations. Your courageous leadership and decision to strike Iran’s nuclear sites with the overwhelming power of the United States is a pivotal moment. This action, in my view, denies the world’s most dangerous regime access to the world’s most dangerous weapons,” Netanyahu said.
Netanyahu also emphasized Israel’s efforts in addressing regional threats but admitted that the U.S. operation went beyond what any other nation could have carried out.
“History will record this as the moment when a line was drawn. President Trump acted not just for American security, but for the safety of the entire world,” he added.
"We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran air space. A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home. Congratulations to our great American Warriors. There is not another military in the World that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE! Thank you for your attention to this matter," Trump said on the social platform Truth Social.
"This is an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND THE WORLD. IRAN MUST NOW AGREE TO END THIS WAR. THANK YOU!" he added.
