Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel and the United States have launched a joint operation aimed at eliminating threats posed by what he described as Iran’s 'terrorist regime.' In a statement, he thanked US President Donald Trump for his leadership and said the Iranian leadership has long incited violence against Israel and the United States. Netanyahu emphasized that Iran’s rulers must never be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons, which he said would endanger humanity.

Netanyahu added that the joint action seeks to empower the Iranian people to reclaim their future. He called on all ethnic groups in Iran—Persian, Kurdish, Azeri, Baluchi, and Ahwazi—to unite for a free and peaceful Iran. Addressing Israeli citizens, he urged them to follow Home Front Command instructions as the operation, named “The Roar of the Lion,” proceeds.

The statement concluded with Netanyahu calling for patience and determination in the coming days, asserting that unity would ensure Israel’s enduring security.