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Netanyahu’s full statement on Iran as US & Israel strikes begin against Tehran

February 28, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the launch of a joint military operation with the United States against Iran, named Operation Roaring Lion, aimed at neutralizing the threats posed by the Iranian regime. In his statement, Netanyahu emphasized that the operation will be significantly more extensive than previous conflicts with Iran, aiming to empower the Iranian people to determine their own future.

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Operation Roaring Lion launched by Israel and the US against Iran on February 28, 2026.
Netanyahu stated the operation targets Iranian Revolutionary Guard facilities and missile sites.
The operation is intended to eliminate the existential threat from the Iranian regime.
Netanyahu claims it will be more powerful than the previous 12-day conflict in June.

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Netanyahu’s full statement on Iran as US & Israel strikes begin against Tehran

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