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Netanyahu Claims Iran Weaker; Opposition Questions Strategy

4/1/2026

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Netanyahu Declares Victory

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has weakened Iran and that the regime is 'weaker than ever' after ten successes against Iran and proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah.
He emphasized U.S.–Israel cooperation, saying their joint efforts turned the tide against Iran.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized Netanyahu, saying he has failed to achieve strategic goals amid ongoing attacks from Hezbollah and Hamas.
Israel's military remains prepared for continued fighting.

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Netanyahu Strengthens Operations

U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran have intensified under Operation Epic Fury, targeting more than 9,000 sites.
Despite damage to Iran's military, experts say it retains enough strength to launch missiles and use proxies, keeping Iran as a strategic threat.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps remains a key player with a dual structure for regime survival.
U.S. officials say localized air superiority has been achieved.

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Historical Context

Operation Desert Storm, initiated on January 17, 1991, was a decisive military campaign led by the U.S. to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation, following Iraq's invasion on August 2, 1990. The coalition, comprising 42 countries, executed over 100,000 sorties, showcasing unprecedented military coordination. Today, Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu highlights similar U.S.-Israel cooperation against Iranian threats, underscoring ongoing regional security challenges.

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Netanyahu Declares Victory

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has weakened Iran and that the regime is 'weaker than ever' after ten successes against Iran and proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah.
He emphasized U.S.–Israel cooperation, saying their joint efforts turned the tide against Iran.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized Netanyahu, saying he has failed to achieve strategic goals amid ongoing attacks from Hezbollah and Hamas.
Israel's military remains prepared for continued fighting.

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