Prime Minister Netanyahu clarified that he did not announce the defeat of Iran's nuclear program, contrary to some interpretations. Instead, he stated that Israel and the United States launched Operation Roaring Lion (Lion's Roar) to address the threat from Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities, according to a report.
The clarification from Prime Minister Netanyahu comes amid ongoing discussion about the objectives of Operation Roaring Lion, the joint US-Israel campaign that began in February 2026. The operation, also referred to by its US codename 'Epic Fury', aimed at degrading Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities. Netanyahu's statement appears to address suggestions that he had claimed the operation defeated Iran's nuclear program entirely. The Prime Minister's remarks reaffirm the operation's stated purpose as a counter-threat measure rather than a declaration of total victory. The Zioneer has previously reported on Netanyahu's various statements regarding the operation and its outcomes. The full context of the Prime Minister's remarks remains unclear.
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