💨 Abstract

Several factors led Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to conduct a massive strike on Iran. These include decades of hostilities. Netanyahu sees Iran's nuclear program as an existential threat, as does the IAEA. While Iran hasn't pursued a bomb, it enriches uranium to near weapons-grade levels. Additionally, Iran supports anti-Israel proxy groups. Coupling this with an intermittent diplomatic progress with the U.S.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff