Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump pledged support for the Iranian people while signaling further military escalation against Tehran. Speaking at the site of an Iranian missile impact in Beit Shemesh, Netanyahu said the day the Iranian people rid themselves of the regime is approaching, and both countries will stand with them after the regime falls.
Netanyahu warned that a nuclear-armed Iran would threaten humanity beyond the region. He thanked Trump for joining the effort “to save the world” and instructed the Israeli military to continue and intensify operations. The missile strike near Jerusalem killed at least nine people, underscoring the conflict’s human toll.
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In Washington, Trump told CNN that major U.S. strikes on Iran are still ahead. “We haven’t even started hitting them hard. The big wave hasn’t even happened. The big one is coming soon,” he said. Trump emphasized that the campaign is advancing faster than expected, though he does not seek a prolonged operation.
Trump noted that Iran’s leadership is uncertain after the initial strikes, which killed 49 senior figures. He described these losses as a significant blow, but warned civilians to stay in their homes because the situation inside Iran remains unsafe. The president also reiterated that the U.S. aims to achieve objectives within an expected four-week timeframe.
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Analysts say the statements by Netanyahu and Trump signal a major escalation in the U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran. Observers warn that further strikes could heighten regional instability and increase the risk of a broader conflict while testing the resilience of Iran’s political and military structures.