Israel defends strikes on Iran, plays nuclear weapons card; ‘Khamenei regime left us no alternative’

Israel has defended its latest military strikes on Iran, claiming the Khamenei regime left it with no alternative amid rising nuclear tensions. Israeli leadership says the operation targeted Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons, calling it an existential security threat. The strikes part of the ongoing escalation between Israel and Iran have intensified fears of a wider Middle East conflict, with global powers urging restraint and diplomacy. Iran has strongly condemned the attacks and warned of retaliation, raising concerns about regional stability and global security.