Israel Benjamin Netanyahu CNBC exclusive interview: Live updates

Key Points:

• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes the Iranian regime is "enormously" weakened and expects eventual regime change, though he did not specify when this might occur, comparing it to unpredictable historical collapses like in Romania and the fall of the Berlin Wall.
• Netanyahu stated that entities dependent on oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are already developing alternative routes to compensate for the disruption caused by the war, emphasizing that the global energy supply can be maintained despite the strait's closure.
• Regarding the situation with Iran, Netanyahu described the current state as a "tactical game," warning that Iran is aware of the U.S. president's readiness to resume full-scale military action if necessary, with both Israel and U.S. forces prepared.
• Netanyahu downplayed any rift with former President Trump, highlighting that despite occasional tactical disagreements, they share core objectives such as preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and consistently find ways to collaborate effectively.
• U.S. Central Command reported Iranian missile attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, marking Bahrain's first attack since the April 7 ceasefire; despite these assaults, U.S. forces claim all Iranian attacks failed and have conducted self-defense strikes on Qeshm Island in response.