Israel Ambassador Danny Danon on Attacks Against Iran and Nuclear Threat

Goals of Israeli Operations Against Iran

• 🎯 The primary goals are to eliminate Iran's nuclear capabilities and halt the production of ballistic missiles.
• ⚡ Israel aims to prevent Iran from posing a threat to Israel and the entire western civilization.
• ⚠️ Israel received intelligence indicating Iran's intention to launch another attack against Israel using thousands of ballistic missiles and proxies, necessitating a preemptive strike.

Military Operations and Capabilities

• 🚀 The recent operation, codenamed 'Rising Lion,' involved over 200 aircraft targeting multiple locations and senior military officials in Iran.
• 🔬 Israel has confirmed intelligence that Iran possesses enough uranium for multiple nuclear bombs, making immediate action necessary.
• ✈️ Israel possesses the capability to reach any target in Iran and has focused on Iran's ballistic missile infrastructure and nuclear facilities.

Israel's Stance on Regime Change and International Relations

• 🌍 While Israel wishes for a different regime for the Iranian people who are suffering, the goal is not regime change but eliminating Iran's threatening capabilities.
• 🇺🇸 Israel made the decision to act independently, similar to past operations in Iraq and Syria, though they maintain communication with the US.
• 🤝 Israel has not asked the US to fight for them and has dealt with threats, including drones from Iran, using their own capabilities.

International Response and Diplomatic Outlook

• 🗣️ Iran has called for a UN Security Council meeting, where Israel plans to question the international community's inaction over the past decade regarding Iran's threats.
• 🚫 Diplomacy has not convinced Iran to change its course, as they have continued to develop military capabilities in secret, even under agreements like the JCPOA.
• 🌍 International responses from Saudi Arabia, NATO, and the UN Secretary-General have called for de-escalation and restraint, but Israel believes words will not stop Iran.

Preparedness for Retaliation

• ⚠️ Israel is preparing its population for intense and serious attacks from Iran in the coming days, emphasizing the need to follow guidelines to avoid casualties.
• ⚖️ Israel anticipates retaliation but believes Iran will consider Israel's capabilities before attacking, knowing Israel can respond proportionally.