Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the global community directly on Friday, declaring that every nation that had feared Iran’s nuclear capabilities could now rest easier following twenty days of conflict that eliminated Tehran’s uranium enrichment and ballistic missile production infrastructure. He rejected claims about Israeli manipulation of US foreign policy and expressed confidence the war was nearing its conclusion. Netanyahu framed Israel’s actions as a contribution to global security in the broadest sense.
The prime minister spoke about the Trump-Israel partnership in terms of shared global responsibility. He described their coordination as historically unprecedented and framed Trump as the dominant partner. Netanyahu revealed that Trump had contributed his own independently formed and analytically sophisticated understanding of Iran’s nuclear threat to their discussions, enriching their shared strategic thinking.
Netanyahu confirmed Israel struck the South Pars gas compound alone and disclosed Trump’s personal request to pause further attacks on Iranian gas infrastructure. He handled both disclosures transparently, treating them as natural elements of an extraordinary alliance. Netanyahu maintained throughout that Israel’s military autonomy remained fully intact.
On the Hormuz question, Netanyahu called Iran’s closure threats blackmail that would not succeed. He proposed pipeline corridors from the Arabian Peninsula to Israeli and Mediterranean ports as a permanent structural solution. Netanyahu argued this infrastructure would permanently neutralize the Hormuz chokepoint and protect global energy markets from Iranian interference.
Netanyahu concluded with analysis of Iran’s visible leadership confusion. He noted Mojtaba had not been seen publicly and admitted genuine uncertainty about who was governing the country. Netanyahu pointed to fierce competition among Tehran’s ruling factions and concluded that this political chaos, combined with military losses, was driving the war toward a faster-than-expected end.