Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a Fox News interview that President Donald Trump is 'very clear' on the shared commitment to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, and that the goal 'will be achieved, whether through diplomatic means or through other methods,' according to Israeli media reports. Netanyahu added that neither side wants to see 'the fanatical regime in Tehran holding nuclear weapons.'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu elaborated on his Fox News interview, saying President Donald Trump is 'very clear' on the shared goal of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. The goal 'will be achieved, whether through diplomatic means or through other methods,' Netanyahu stated, according to the source report. The Zioneer reported earlier today that Netanyahu had made similar remarks, emphasizing the shared commitment with Trump. The latest quote adds specificity about the means, including a possible non-diplomatic path. Netanyahu's remarks come amid ongoing U.S. and Israeli operations against Iran's nuclear program, and follow a series of statements by the prime minister reiterating his long-standing doctrine that Iran will not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons under his leadership.
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