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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the nation shortly after the strikes commenced, framing Iran’s nuclear advancements as a "clear and present danger" to Israeli survival. He reaffirmed that the operation would continue "for as many days as it takes" to eliminate Iran’s nuclear threat, signaling a potentially prolonged campaign.
The Targets and the Scope of the Attack
The primary objective of Operation Rising Lion was Iran’s nuclear program, with Israel aiming to destroy key facilities capable of producing weapons-grade uranium. The operation's initial focus was the renowned Natans uranium enrichment site, Iran’s most sophisticated and largest facility, which has long been a priority target for Israeli defense strategists.