ELias Bejjani/Text and video: Did Netanyahu, in his speech before the Congress, pave the way for a strike on the Iranian nuclear weapon by announcing the development of a new weapon and that Iran’s nuclear weapon is a threat to the USA?
ELias Bejjani/Text and video: Did Netanyahu, in his speech before the Congress, pave the way for a strike on the Iranian nuclear weapon by announcing the development of a new weapon and that Iran’s nuclear weapon is a threat to the USA? Elias Bejjani/July 25/2024
In his speech before the US Congress on July 24, 2024, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a powerful message about the threat posed by Iran obtaining nuclear weapons. Netanyahu asserted that the Islamic Republic’s acquisition of such weapons is not only an existential threat to Israel and the Middle East but also a serious and existential danger to the United States and every city within it. Netanyahu emphasized that the US and Israel must confront this danger together, stressing that their fates are intertwined in facing this threat. He stated, “We either win together or we are defeated together.”
This existential linkage between the two nations reflects the deepening strategic cooperation between them, which Netanyahu underscored by announcing the development of a new joint weapon between Israel and the US. In his speech, Netanyahu announced that Israel and the US have developed a new and highly significant weapon, without providing specific details. This announcement could be interpreted as an indication of bolstering military capabilities to counter Iranian threats. With rising tensions between Iran and the West, especially given Iran’s continued pursuit of its nuclear program, this announcement may be seen as a prelude to a potential Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. Iran’s possession of nuclear weapons is not only a threat to Israel but also to peace and stability in the Middle East.
The Iranian mullahs carry an expansionist ideology, utilizing terrorism and their regional proxies to achieve their strategic goals. A nuclear weapon in the hands of a regime seeking to dominate regional countries through its expansionist, occupational, and religious ideological project could significantly enhance its ability to impose its hegemony and threaten regional and international security.
Given the current election situation in the United States and the presidential race, making decisive decisions becomes more complicated. This reality might drive Israel, which views Iran’s nuclear program as an existential threat, to take unilateral actions if it feels that international support is insufficient or that time is not on its side. Considering Netanyahu’s speech and the repeated warnings about the danger of Iran’s nuclear program, the possibility of Israel carrying out a preemptive strike against Iranian nuclear facilities remains on the table. Such a strike, if it occurs, would have significant repercussions for the region and would test international alliances and the global community’s ability to handle its aftermath.
Conclusion Israeli Prime Minister’s speech before the US Congress reflects the deep concern over the threat posed by a nuclear-armed Iran and underscores the urgent need for close US-Israeli cooperation to face this danger. Given the current developments, the question of whether Israel will take unilateral steps to strike Iranian nuclear facilities remains a matter of international interest and anticipation.
