'Operation Will Continue…': Israel PM Netanyahu On Targeted Military Strikes On Iran

Last Updated:June 13, 2025, 06:57 IST

Israel said that early on Friday it had struck Iranian nuclear targets to block Tehran from developing atomic weapons.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (IMAGE: AFP)

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the country has launched a ‘targeted military operation to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel’s very survival.’

“Moments ago, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a targeted military operation to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel’s very survival. This operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat," he said in a video message.

His remarks came after Israel said that early on Friday it had struck Iranian nuclear targets to block Tehran from developing atomic weapons, and Iranian media and witnesses reported explosions including at the country’s main uranium enrichment facility.

Calling the offensive “Rising Lion," Israel said it was also targeting Iranian commanders and missile factories, and declared a state of emergency in anticipation of retaliatory missile and drone strikes by Tehran.

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