Netanyahu Declares Israel Can Strike Iran Independently Without U.S. Aid

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel is capable of striking all Iranian nuclear facilities, including the fortified Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, without requiring approval or assistance from the United States. Netanyahu emphasized that Israel will act independently to neutralize what it views as an existential threat from Iran, stating that the country will "achieve all our objectives" regardless of US involvement. However, analysts remain skeptical about Israel's ability to destroy the heavily fortified Fordow site without the US's advanced bunker-buster capabilities. President Trump has delayed a final decision on US military involvement, citing ongoing hopes for negotiations with Iran, while prominent Trump allies like Steve Bannon argue that Israel should "finish what they started" without US intervention. Bannon accused Netanyahu of attempting to drag the US into the conflict by undermining diplomatic efforts, noting that Israel’s military capacity alone is insufficient to fully dismantle Iran’s nuclear program. The situation reflects tensions between Israeli determination to act unilaterally and the Trump administration's cautious approach amid internal political pressures.