Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that for the war with Iran to end, the Iranian regime must either collapse or be weakened enough to abandon its nuclear program.
In an interview with Fox News on the 26th, Netanyahu responded to a question about the conditions for ending the war, saying, "The Iranian regime must change or be weakened enough to realize it must halt its nuclear program and change its course."
He added, "This is the goal that U.S. President Donald Trump is trying to achieve," expressing his full support for Trump's efforts. Netanyahu indicated that he would accept achieving this goal without expanding military operations.
However, he emphasized that Iran's nuclear program must be dismantled regardless of whether a deal is reached. "Whether there is an agreement or not, Iran's nuclear program must end," he stated.
These comments come as the U.S. has halted airstrikes against Iran while seeking negotiations. The U.S. military stopped its attacks on Iran on the 24th after conducting strikes for 13 consecutive days.
Netanyahu assessed that the war has significantly delayed Iran's nuclear development capabilities. However, he cautioned, "While it has slowed attempts to develop nuclear weapons, that does not mean Iran will not try again," stressing the need for continuous monitoring.
Netanyahu is scheduled to visit the U.S. on the 27th for talks with President Trump at the White House, where the two are expected to discuss the Iranian nuclear issue and future responses.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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