Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a striking triple declaration on Friday: Iran has no missiles, no uranium enrichment capability, and would soon have no war left to fight. He made these announcements after declaring that twenty days of conflict had effectively stripped Tehran of its military and nuclear power. Netanyahu rejected reports about Israeli manipulation of American foreign policy. He projected strong optimism throughout the press conference, suggesting the war’s end was approaching rapidly.
The prime minister spoke about his relationship with Trump in notably personal and warm terms. He described their coordination as historically unprecedented and framed Trump as the alliance’s driving force. Netanyahu revealed that Trump had brought his own independently formed and deeply analytical understanding of Iran’s nuclear threat to their discussions, reflecting a partnership of genuine strategic equals.
Netanyahu confirmed Israel struck the South Pars gas complex alone and disclosed Trump’s personal request to hold off on further strikes on Iranian gas infrastructure. He handled both disclosures transparently, presenting them as natural features of an extraordinary alliance. Netanyahu maintained throughout that Israel’s military autonomy had not been restricted by any diplomatic exchange.
On the Hormuz question, Netanyahu called Iran’s closure threats empty blackmail. He proposed overland pipeline routes from the Arabian Peninsula to Israeli and Mediterranean ports as a lasting structural solution. Netanyahu argued this infrastructure would permanently neutralize the Hormuz chokepoint and create durable energy security for the region.
Netanyahu concluded by highlighting Iran’s visible leadership confusion. He noted Mojtaba had not appeared publicly and admitted he was genuinely unsure who was governing the country. Netanyahu pointed to fierce competition among Tehran’s power factions and concluded that this instability, combined with military losses, was pushing the war toward an accelerated conclusion.
