About this episode
📰 Overview of the Event Israel launched a large-scale airstrike on Iran, confirmed by both Israeli and Iranian sources. The operation, named "Operation Rising Lion" , was announced by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu . The strikes resulted in the elimination of Major General Hossein Salami , commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) , and two top Iranian nuclear scientists . The Natanz uranium enrichment facility , a critical site in Iran’s nuclear program, was also reportedly hit. 🎯 Targets and Impact The operation was described as surgical and highly effective , targeting: Iran’s nuclear enrichment and weaponization programs . Ballistic missile infrastructure . Senior IRGC commanders and nuclear scientists . Netanyahu emphasized that the operation would continue indefinitely until the Iranian threat is neutralized. 🧠Strategic and Political Context Netanyahu framed the strike as a preemptive defense against a regime he claims is close to developing nuclear weapons. He drew historical parallels to the Holocaust, asserting that Israel would not allow another existential threat to materialize. The speech also included a message to the Iranian people , distinguishing them from their government and expressing hope for future peace and cooperation. 🌍 International and Regional Implications The episode highlights Iran’s ties with proxy groups like Hezbollah, the Houthis, and regimes in Venezuela and Cuba . It also references Iran’s missile attacks on Israel and the broader regional instability caused by Tehran’s actions. Netanyahu claimed that Israel’s actions also benefit Arab neighbors and contribute to regional stability . 🧪 Nuclear Concerns The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had recently reported Iran’s violations of nuclear non-proliferation commitments. Iran was accused of rapid uranium enrichment and concealing illicit nuclear activities . In response to international scrutiny, Iran announced plans to build a new enrichment facility , which may have prompted the Israeli strike. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for Listening #seanhannity #hannity #marklevin #levin #charliekirk #megynkelly #tucker #tuckercarlson #glennbeck #benshapiro #shapiro #trump #sexton #bucksexton #rushlimbaugh #limbaugh #whitehouse #senate #congress #thehouse #democrats #republicans #conservative #senator #congressman #congressmen #congresswoman #capitol #president #vicepresident #POTUS #presidentoftheunitedstatesofamerica #SCOTUS #Supremecourt #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT #TedCruz #Benferguson #Verdict #maga #presidenttrump #47 #the47morningupdate #donaldtrump #trump #news #trumpnews #Benferguson #breaking #breakingnews #morningupdate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.