Israel's president says it's "about time that everybody tells Iran, 'Guys, we're fed up,'" as he lays out goals for war
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog stated that Israel and the U.S. felt compelled to strike Iran due to concerns over Iran's efforts to rapidly develop nuclear weapons and expand its long-range missile arsenal from 2,000 to 20,000.
- Herzog emphasized that the goal of the conflict is not regime change but to cripple Iran's nuclear ambitions and curtail its support for militant groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis.
- He clarified that Israel is not calling for a ground invasion and highlighted close coordination with the U.S., while noting that the war is not popular in America and lacks a clear public explanation of objectives.
- Herzog stressed that the conflict represents a broader effort to enforce change in the Middle East by confronting Iran's destabilizing activities
