Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an interview that Iran's chemical weapons could be aimed at the United States, according to a report. The report assesses the remarks as an attempt to harness American public opinion for another round of pressure against Tehran.
In an interview reported Wednesday evening, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Iran's chemical weapons could be directed at the United States. As The Zioneer reported earlier today, Netanyahu had already told US media that Iran 'definitely' possesses chemical weapons. The new comments add a specific threat vector, with Netanyahu suggesting the weapons could be used against the US. The report notes this is the first time Netanyahu has spoken so clearly about the possibility of chemical weapons being directed at the US. The analysis suggests the warning is aimed at rallying American public opinion to support further pressure on Iran. The remarks come amid ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program and its chemical weapons capabilities, which have been a focus of diplomatic efforts. The report also notes that past discussions have centered on Iran transferring chemical weapons to Syria, but the direct threat to the US is a new escalation in rhetoric.
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