Netanyahu called the decision to attack Iran's nuclear program one of the easiest in his career
Quick Look
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the UN General Assembly that the decision to attack Iran's nuclear program was one of the easiest of his career, adding that otherwise everyone would have died.
- Several delegations demonstratively left the hall during his speech.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a statement at the UN General Assembly on Iran's nuclear program, the context of which is related to the long standoff between the two countries over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said from the rostrum of the UN General Assembly that the decision to strike at Iran's nuclear program was the easiest of his career in this post.
"Destroying Iranian nuclear facilities was a difficult task. It was very difficult to do. But for me, it was one of the easiest decisions that I ever had to make as a prime minister. Because if we had not done it, we would all have died," the Israeli prime minister said.
Earlier on Thursday, several delegations defiantly walked out of the UN General Assembly chamber when Netanyahu took the podium to speak.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Israel could strike Iran's nuclear facilities in the coming months
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- When exactly is a possible strike on Iran's nuclear facilities planned?
- Which countries would support or condemn Israel's potential military action against Iran?
- What specific objects in Iran could be targeted?
