Netanyahu Says Conflict With Iran Will Continue Until Nuclear Programme Ends or Regime Changes
Netanyahu Says Conflict With Iran Will Continue Until Nuclear Programme Ends or Regime Changes
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a press conference at the Prime ministers office in Jerusalem on August 10, 2025. Netanyahu said on August 10 that his government had no plans to occupy Gaza, while vowing to create safe corridors for aid. (Photo by ABIR SULTAN / POOL / AFP)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel’s conflict with Iran will only end if the Iranian government is replaced or permanently gives up its nuclear programme.
According to The Jerusalem Post, Netanyahu said Israel remains committed to preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons, describing Tehran’s nuclear activities as a major threat to Israel’s security. He stressed that Israel’s military campaign is focused on weakening Iran’s military capabilities and limiting the influence of its allied armed groups across the Middle East.
“The war will end when the regime falls or when it ends its nuclear programme,” Netanyahu said, reaffirming Israel’s long-standing position on the issue.
He also warned that Iran would face serious consequences if it launched further attacks against Israel, whether directly or through allied groups using ballistic missiles, drones or other weapons.
Netanyahu’s remarks come after weeks of heightened military tensions involving Israel, Iran and the United States, raising concerns about the possibility of a broader regional conflict. Israeli officials say their recent operations have targeted military facilities, missile sites, drone production centres and locations linked to Iran’s nuclear programme.
Iran has consistently denied pursuing nuclear weapons, maintaining that its nuclear activities are intended solely for peaceful civilian purposes. Tehran has also condemned Israeli military operations, accusing Israel of violating international law while insisting it will respond to attacks on its territory.
The Israeli leader’s comments suggest that his government views the current conflict as part of a wider long-term strategy to prevent Iran from strengthening its military and nuclear capabilities. Israel also continues to accuse Iran of supporting armed groups such as Hezbollah in Lebanon, militias in Iraq and Syria, and the Houthi movement in Yemen—claims that Tehran rejects.
Meanwhile, international leaders are urging both sides to exercise restraint, warning that further escalation could threaten regional stability, disrupt global energy markets and affect international shipping routes. Although diplomatic efforts are ongoing, no comprehensive agreement has yet been reached.
Despite growing international calls for a ceasefire, Netanyahu made it clear that Israel intends to continue its military campaign until it believes the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear programme has been eliminated or there is a significant political change in Tehran.
