Israel plans continued assault on Iran, Lebanon while exploring US deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that US President Donald Trump believes there is an opportunity to turn what Netanyahu called major military gains into an agreement that would “safeguard our vital interests.”

However, Netanyahu said in a televised speech that Israel will continue attacks in Iran and Lebanon, CNN reports.

“We are pounding the missile program and the nuclear program, and we continue to deal heavy blows to Hezbollah,” he noted.

Netanyahu said he spoke earlier in the day with Trump, saying he believes Israel can “leverage the significant achievements we have made with the US military in order to achieve the war’s objectives through an agreement — an agreement that will safeguard our vital interests.”

The Prime Minister also claimed Israel had recently killed two nuclear scientists and suggested further operations were coming. “Just a few days ago, we eliminated two more nuclear scientists — and more actions are expected,” he said. “We will safeguard our vital interests under any circumstances.”

On March 21, Israel’s defense minister said that both the US and Israel will “increase significantly” strikes on Iran this week.

By Vafa Guliyeva