Netanyahu claims Iran is building nuclear bomb to attack Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran is developing an atomic bomb to attack Israel warning that Tehran poses a threat to the country’s existence.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran is developing an atomic bomb to attack Israel warning that Tehran poses a threat to the country’s existence.

In a statement Netanyahu said Israel faced serious security risks from Iran and indicated that his government could launch another attack against the country without seeking prior approval from US President Donald Trump.

Netanyahu also said Trump had assured him that the United States was prepared to “finish the job,” suggesting continued US support for efforts to address the perceived Iranian threat.

The Israeli leader rejected reports that Trump had prevented Israel from launching strikes against Iran earlier in October. Reports had suggested that the Israeli military was preparing attacks for October 10 and 11 but that Trump intervened to stop the operation before the US midterm elections.

Netanyahu’s remarks signal continued tensions between Israel and Iran with the Israeli government maintaining that Iran’s nuclear programme presents a major threat to its national security.

However, the claim that Iran is building a nuclear weapon specifically to attack Israel was presented as Netanyahu’s assertion in the report. The supplied report did not include an independent confirmation of that allegation or a response from Iranian officials.

The comments also highlight the importance of coordination between Israel and the United States as both countries consider their approach to Iran. Netanyahu’s suggestion that Israel could act without consulting Washington raises questions about how the two allies would coordinate any future military action.