Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed US strikes on Iran, publicly expressing strong support for Trump’s decision. In a televised statement following the bombings, Netanyahu reiterated his long-standing alignment with the US President, calling it ‘Peace through strength’.
“President Trump and I often say: ‘Peace through strength.’ First comes strength, then comes peace. And tonight, @realDonaldTrump and the United States acted with a lot of strength,” Netanyahu said.“Congratulations, President Trump. Your bold decision to target Iran’s nuclear facilities with the awesome and righteous might of the United States will change history. President Trump, I thank you. The people of Israel thank you. The forces of civilization thank you.”US has bombed Iran’s 3 key nuclear sites with President Trump confirming America’s first direct intervention in Israel’s ongoing conflict with Tehran.He announced the operation early Sunday, calling it a “very successful military operation” and a “historic moment for the United States, Israel, and the world.”He added, “All planes are safely on their way home. Congratulations to our great American Warriors… NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!” The three nuclear sites bombed by the US include Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. The strike on Fordo, a heavily fortified underground facility, reportedly involved the use of six 30,000-pound “bunker buster” bombs, weapons only deployable by the US Air Force’s B-2 stealth bombers.
