Exclusive: Inside Israel's Plan to Neutralize Iran's Nuclear Threat

Israel’s sweeping attack across Iran struck at the heart of Tehran’s nuclear program, delivering a blow to the country’s ability to enrich uranium and potentially setting its nuclear ambitions back by months or years. The goal was to neutralize Iran ’ s nuclear threat and respond to ongoing Iranian aggression against Israel. “The Iranian regime is the central axis behind the attacks on Israel since the start of the ‘Iron Swords’ war. The plans include a mix of airstrikes and commando operations that vary in severity and could set back Tehran ' s ability to weaponize its nuclear program by just months or a year or more,. In a letter to the UN Security Council on Tuesday, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa ’ ar accused Iran of seeking to “annihilate” Israel through its nuclear program, its plan to build thousands of. Iran launched multiple deadly waves of missiles and drones toward Israel into Saturday morning following Israel’s unprecedented strikes aimed at destroying Iran’s nuclear program and. Since shortly after it was founded in 1948, Israel has been intent on building a nuclear program to ensure its survival. Iran ’ s nuclear facilities are deep underground and heavily fortified. An effective attack by Israel would require U.S. Assistance for both mid-air refueling and munitions, according to the. Israel’s large-scale attack on Iran’s nuclear and military structures threatens to further escalate Mideast tensions while weakening Iran and its proxy network. Israel’s choice between striking Iran’s nuclear program before January 20 or waiting for Trump’s second term presents no easy answers. Immediate action offers a chance to neutralize an existential threat while Iran is vulnerable but carries the risks of escalation, isolation, and limited international support. Netanyahu asserts that Israel cannot afford to stand idly by as Iran continues its nuclear pursuits, which Tehran insists are for peaceful purposes. The Israeli leader stressed the urgency in tackling this issue head-on, underscoring the potential implications for regional and global security.