The Israeli Defense Forces claim Iran was capable of building 15 nuclear weapons before recent strikes halted its program. IDF says, “We had no choice but to operate. It’s for our survival.” The message follows Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, which officials describe as preemptive and necessary. Iran has not confirmed the alleged nuclear weapons capability.
Why it matters: The disclosure is meant to justify Israel’s military action and signal the scale of the perceived threat.
(Source: Official @IDF statement on X/Twitter, June 14, 2025)
