MK Nissim Vaturi calls for destruction of all Iranian sites, warns of 'more difficult campaign'

MK Nissim Vaturi (Likud) said Thursday that the Iranians are trying to present themselves as heroes opposite President Trump, but warned that Trump will have no choice but to go all the way. In an interview with Channel 14, Vaturi called for the destruction of all Iranian sites including energy centers, stating that 'when there is darkness in Iran, they will understand that the West led by the US and Israel is serious.' He assessed that Israel is heading toward a more difficult campaign.

MK Nissim Vaturi (Likud) made the remarks in an interview with Channel 14 on Thursday, amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran. The statement echoes his earlier assessment on July 19, when he told Channel 14 that a serious campaign against Iran was expected, as The Zioneer reported. Vaturi's comments come as the Trump administration has repeatedly threatened military action against Iran's nuclear and energy infrastructure. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed 'powerful and clear' strikes on Iran in June, and President Trump has stated he could 'wipe out all their power plants by the afternoon,' according to previous Zioneer reporting. While Vaturi's call for 'erasing all sites' and plunging Iran into darkness represents a maximalist position within the Israeli political spectrum, it does not reflect official government policy. The remarks add to the chorus of Israeli voices urging decisive action against Tehran as diplomatic efforts remain stalled.

• Developing17:00 · 19 JulMK Nissim Vaturi assesses: 'serious campaign against Iran expected, we will return to full fighting'
• Developing16:31 · 20 JunIranian analyst warns Tehran is using threats to pressure Trump into aligning against Israel
• Developing11:55 · 22 JulMK Amit Halevi: Israel must launch campaign to eliminate Iran's ayatollah regime
• Developing16:06 · 16 JunMK Vaturi attacks Trump: 'Guy eats burgers and tweets, and we have to deal with that'

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