Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said Saturday that all diplomatic efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons have failed, and that military action may continue to be necessary to address the threat, according to a report.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar stated Saturday that all diplomatic efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons have failed, and that Israel may need to continue military action against the Iranian nuclear program. The remarks were reported by a security-focused channel.
The Zioneer has previously reported on Sa'ar's statements to his Japanese counterpart in June, in which he made a similar commitment to preventing Iran from going nuclear. Other Israeli ministers, including Miki Zohar, have also stated that Israel would act independently if necessary, as The Zioneer has documented.
Sa'ar's assessment reflects the Israeli security establishment's view that Iran's nuclear ambitions remain an existential threat, even as the United States pursues a diplomatic track with Tehran.
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