Netanyahu says US and Israel attacked Iran to remove ‘existential threat’

Al Jazeera National SecurityNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete February 28, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Netanyahu says US and Israel attacked Iran to remove ‘existential threat’
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In February 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the United States and Israel jointly attacked Iran to eliminate an "existential threat." Netanyahu praised the joint operation, claiming it would empower the Iranian people to determine their own future. He also commended U.S. President Donald Trump for his leadership in the action. The location of the strikes within Iran was not specified in the report. The stated reason for the attack was to remove a perceived threat to the U.S. and Israel.

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National Security
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Political Strategy
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Netanyahu praised US President Donald Trump for his leadership.

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Netanyahu hailed the joint action as empowering the Iranian people.

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Netanyahu says US and Israel attacked Iran.

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The strikes on Iran aim to remove an ‘existential threat.’

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iran 100% us-israel strikes 90% existential threat 80% benjamin netanyahu 70% donald trump 50% joint action 40%

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