Iran’s nuclear dreams just took a serious hit, and Israel, backed by the U.S., is ready to keep the pressure on. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz told a closed-door Knesset meeting that both nations are locked and loaded to strike again if Iran dares rebuild its nuclear or missile programs, as the Washington Free Beacon reports. This isn’t diplomacy’s finest hour -- both countries see talks with Tehran as a dead end.
On Monday, a U.S.-brokered ceasefire paused a 12-day clash between Israel and Iran, but Tuesday’s briefing at Tel Aviv’s Kirya military headquarters made it clear the fight is not over. Katz, addressing the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, laid out a no-nonsense plan to monitor Iran’s every move. The message? Try rebuilding and face the consequences.
“Israel and the United States are in full agreement,” said Knesset member Boaz Bismuth, hammering home the unity on stopping Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Agreement’s nice, but it’s the joint surveillance and strike-ready posture that’ll keep Tehran’s mullahs up at night. The progressive fantasy of a peaceful Iran is just that—a fantasy.
The ceasefire stopped the bombs, but Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs remain under a microscope. Sensitive sites like the Fordow enrichment facility and missile depots are being watched like hawks by Israeli and U.S. forces. If Iran’s leaders think they can sneak back to business as usual, they’re in for a rude awakening.
Katz revealed Israel’s “do-not-approach” policy, a tactic borrowed from its Hezbollah ceasefire playbook, enforced by drones and precision strikes. Israeli drones, operating from U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria, joined jets launching from Israel during the conflict. This cross-border teamwork shows the U.S. isn’t just cheering from the sidelines.
Iran has 400 kilograms of near-weapons-grade uranium, and Israel is ready to strike if anyone tries to touch it. That stockpile’s a ticking time bomb, and the “woke” crowd’s calls for diplomacy ignore the hard reality: Iran’s leaders don’t play nice. Trusting them is like handing a toddler a flamethrower.
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump, speaking at a NATO summit in the Netherlands, didn’t mince words. “Sure,” he said when asked about striking Iran again, adding, “It’s gone for years, years.” His confidence is backed by U.S. strikes that crippled Fordow and Israeli attacks that set Iran’s nuclear program back decades, according to Netanyahu’s office.
Trump’s blunt talk cuts through the diplomatic fog like a knife. The idea that Iran’s nuclear program is “gone” isn’t wishful thinking -- it’s the result of hard-hitting action. The left’s obsession with endless talks looks weaker by the day.
Iran’s 800 remaining ballistic missiles are stuck in a bombed-out zone, needing major repairs to be accessed. That’s a win for Israel and the U.S., who’ve made it clear they’re not easing up. The notion of Iran as a “victim” here is laughable -- Tehran’s aggression brought this on.
Katz hinted Israel’s next target might be Yemen’s Houthi rebels, Iran’s proxies who fired missiles and drones at Israel during the conflict. This isn’t about chasing shadows -- it’s about cutting off Iran’s regional tentacles. The Houthis’ attacks prove Tehran’s still stirring the pot, ceasefire or not.
“Those who should know are confident … that Iran can’t build a bomb right now,” Bismuth said. Great, but confidence isn’t complacency—Israel and the U.S. are still watching every move. The woke narrative of “de-escalation” ignores Iran’s history of proxy wars and terror.
The strikes have shaken Iran’s leadership, possibly fueling internal unrest, though Israel isn’t pushing for regime change. “The Iranian people deserve a better life,” Bismuth noted, pointing to the regime’s failures. It’s a polite way of saying Tehran’s tyrants are on thin ice, and their people might finish the job.
The U.S. plans to meet Iranian officials next week, but don’t hold your breath for a breakthrough. “If we can have an agreement … then we’re in favor. Are we expecting that? No,” Bismuth said, summing up the skepticism. Diplomacy with a regime that dreams of nuclear dominance is like negotiating with a scorpion.
Israel’s strikes, paired with U.S. muscle, have made one thing clear: Iran’s nuclear ambitions are on life support. The ceasefire might’ve paused the fighting, but the real battle -- keeping Iran in check -- is far from over. The West’s naive hope for a reformed Iran is science fiction, not strategy.
“A nuclear Iran should be … in the domain of science fiction,” Bismuth declared. That’s the goal, and Israel and the U.S. are making it reality with vigilance and firepower. The woke world might clutch its pearls, but strength, not handholding, is what keeps rogue regimes at bay.
