Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday signaled openness to international support, including from the United States, in efforts to dismantle Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, nearly a week into Israel’s sweeping aerial assault on the Islamic republic.In an interview with Israel’s public broadcaster Kan, Netanyahu declared that Israel is “capable of striking all of Iran’s nuclear facilities”, but added: “All help is welcome.”The comments come amid escalating regional tensions, as Israeli fighter jets continue pounding nuclear and military targets deep inside Iranian territory. The campaign was launched last Friday in response to what Israel called a “grave and immediate threat” from Tehran.When asked about the role of Washington, Netanyahu said he expected President Donald Trump to act in the interests of the US.“President Trump will do what is good for the United States, and I will do what is good for the State of Israel,” Netanyahu said.The remarks are being interpreted as both a declaration of military self-reliance and an invitation for American involvement, as Israel pushes deeper into Iranian territory with high-stakes strikes on key sites, including the Arak heavy water reactor earlier this week.While the US has thus far stopped short of joining the military offensive, senior American officials have reiterated Washington’s “ironclad” commitment to Israeli security. Meanwhile, Iran has warned that any further escalation, especially involving US forces, would trigger “unimaginable consequences.”Israel’s offensive has drawn mixed reactions globally, with some allies urging restraint while others back Israel’s right to self-defense.
