Netanyahu: Israel Struck a 'Precise and Powerful' Blow to Iran's Air Defense and Missile Production Capabilities

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, stated today at an official memorial ceremony for Israeli soldiers killed on October 7 and in the subsequent war, that Israel has significantly struck at the air defense capabilities of the Iranian government and its ability to produce missiles that threaten Israel. He emphasized that the attacks on Saturday were part of a systematic campaign over several months aimed at 'cutting off the arms of the Iranian octopus, Hezbollah, and Hamas,' stating, 'Two days ago, we struck at a head of the Iranian regime's octopus.' According to the Times of Israel, Netanyahu addressed the Iranian people, saying, 'Our struggle is not against you,' but against a regime that oppresses the Iranian people and threatens the region. He continued, 'The regime must understand one simple thing: whoever harms us, we will harm them.' The Israeli Prime Minister stressed that the attacks in Iran were 'precise and powerful and achieved all their objectives.' The Israeli army announced on Saturday morning, coinciding with sunrise in Iran, that the 'precise and targeted' attacks on military targets of the Islamic Republic in various regions of Iran had concluded, and Israeli aircraft successfully returned to their bases. The United Nations Security Council is set to convene regarding Israel's attack on Islamic Republic positions. Ali Khamenei stated that the Israeli attack should not be 'underestimated.' One day after the Israeli attack on Islamic Republic positions, officials stated, 'We will respond.' Exclusive Reuters report; satellite images indicate Israel's attack on Islamic Republic missile facilities.