Netanyahu Backs U.S. Strikes on Iran Amid Retaliation Threats

In a coordinated airstrike, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered attacks on Iran's major nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, marking a historic moment in U.S.-Israeli cooperation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the operation as a demonstration of "peace through strength," lauding Trump and the United States for their decisive military action and describing it as a potential turning point for peace in the Middle East. The strikes were met with a state of emergency in Israel, reflecting heightened regional tensions and concerns over potential Iranian retaliation, which Tehran has vowed, including threats against U.S. bases in the region. While Iran's atomic energy agency condemned the attacks as a "savage assault," it pledged to continue its nuclear program, with some Iranian officials downplaying the extent of damage. Military experts warn that this direct confrontation risks escalating into a broader conflict, with global powers watching closely for Iran's next moves and possible involvement from allies like Russia and China. The operation, termed "Rising Line" by the U.S., underscores the precarious balance of power and the volatile future of Middle Eastern geopolitics.