Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hailed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to launch direct airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities as a “historic turning point” that he says will “change the course of history.”
The comments came just hours after U.S. B‑2 stealth bombers delivered multiple 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs on Iran’s most fortified nuclear sites, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, in a high-risk operation that immediately shifted the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East.
🇮🇱 Netanyahu: A Defining Moment in World History
In a nationally broadcast statement, Netanyahu praised Trump’s leadership and called the operation a victory for “peace through strength.”
“President Trump’s bold decision to act decisively will change history,” Netanyahu declared. “This is the day when the most dangerous regime in the world was stopped from acquiring the most dangerous weapons on Earth.”
He emphasized that the world was witnessing a realignment of global power—where deterrence, rather than appeasement, leads to security and long-term peace.
🛩️ Operation Details: Force With Precision
The U.S. strike involved six B‑2 Spirit bombers, each equipped with GBU‑57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOPs). These 30,000-lb bombs are capable of penetrating deep into mountain-protected structures like Iran’s Fordow facility.
U.S. President Donald Trump called the strike a “spectacular military success,” asserting that Iran’s critical nuclear development infrastructure was “totally obliterated.” No radiation leaks have been reported, and satellite imagery suggests severe underground damage.
🌍 Global and Regional Reactions
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Iran strongly condemned the attack, vowing “decisive retaliation.” Tehran officials claimed sovereignty had been violated and warned of regional consequences.
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The United Nations has called for an emergency session, with several member states urging restraint.
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Saudi Arabia and other Gulf allies cautiously backed the move, emphasizing the need to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran.
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U.S. lawmakers are divided—some praising decisive action, while others raise concerns over constitutional authority and the risk of broader conflict.
🕊️ “Peace Through Strength”
Netanyahu reaffirmed the U.S.–Israel alliance and urged international partners to stand united against nuclear proliferation and authoritarian aggression.
“First comes strength, then comes peace,” he said. “Let this be a message to every regime that threatens global order: The free world will act.”
His speech, widely broadcast across Israeli media, was met with a mix of celebration and apprehension. While many hailed the operation as necessary, others voiced concern about potential retaliation from Iran or its regional proxies like Hezbollah.
⚠️ What Comes Next?
The operation marks the first direct U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities and has raised the stakes dramatically in the Middle East. The coming days will be critical as:
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Iran decides how—and whether—to retaliate.
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The U.S. and allies brace for cyberattacks or proxy escalation.
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Diplomacy may either resume—or collapse entirely.
As Netanyahu and Trump frame the operation as a moment of global clarity, the world watches with anticipation—and unease.
