Afghanistan, April 2 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Iran invested enormous resources over recent years into its nuclear and missile programs, arguing that Tehran's military buildup was designed to threaten Israel and expand pressure across the wider Middle East. His remarks come amid a sharp escalation in direct confrontation between the two countries.
Netanyahu said Israel views Iran's missile stockpiles, enrichment capabilities, and weapons-related infrastructure as a central security threat. He has repeatedly argued that Tehran's strategic programs were intended not only to strengthen deterrence, but also to project power through regional networks and sustained military pressure.
His comments were made as tension...