Foreign Minister: Iran Seeks to Annihilate Israel, Justifies Preemptive Strikes

In a compelling letter to the UN Security Council, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar laid out a detailed justification for Israel's ongoing Operation Rising Lion. He argued that Iran's nuclear ambitions, missile programs, and sponsorship of terror groups are part of a strategy to "annihilate" the Jewish state.

Sa’ar referenced recent statements by Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who called Israel a “cancerous tumor” that must be eradicated. He cited credible intelligence confirming that Iran had accelerated its nuclear weapons development and was planning to build 10,000 ballistic missiles over the next three years.

The foreign minister emphasized that Israel's military action was not just defensive, but a preemptive measure to counter an imminent and existential threat. He also highlighted Iran’s continued support for proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah, which have actively attacked Israel.

He underscored that diplomatic avenues were exhausted, leaving Israel no choice but to strike Iranian nuclear infrastructure and military targets directly. (TOI/VFI News)

"The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?" – Psalm 27:1