[News] ‘I Am Determined’: Netanyahu Declares Readiness to Strike Iran Alone

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‘I Am Determined’: Netanyahu Declares Readiness to Strike Iran Alone
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August 6, 2026
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Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. (Design: PC)

*By Palestine Chronicle Staff
<https://www.palestinechronicle.com/writers/palestine-chronicle-staff>*

Netanyahu suggested Israel could act unilaterally against Iran despite
advancing diplomatic efforts between Tehran and Washington.

Key Development

   - Netanyahu said Israel will do “whatever is necessary” to prevent Iran
   from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
   - His remarks came as Qatar said US-Iran mediation has reached an
   advanced stage.
   - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said efforts to topple Iran within
   48 hours had failed.
   - Pezeshkian credited Iran’s unity and resilience with frustrating
   attempts to destabilize the country.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested on Wednesday that
Israel could launch unilateral military action against Iran despite ongoing
regional efforts to secure a diplomatic agreement between Tehran and
Washington.

The remarks came as Qatari mediators confirmed that negotiations have
reached an advanced stage and as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
declared that attempts to overthrow the Islamic Republic had failed.
Netanyahu Signals Readiness to Act

Speaking on Wednesday, Netanyahu said Israel remained determined to prevent
Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, suggesting that military action
remained an option regardless of diplomatic developments.

“We heard today the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps,
Ahmad Vahidi, declare that Iran intends to continue developing a nuclear
weapon,” Netanyahu claimed.

“As Israel’s prime minister, I am determined to prevent Iran from obtaining
a nuclear weapon.”

While describing the United States as “Israel’s greatest ally,” Netanyahu
added that he was prepared to do “whatever is necessary” to guarantee
Israel’s security.
Diplomacy Continues

Netanyahu’s remarks came as diplomatic efforts aimed at ending months of
confrontation between Iran and the United States continued.

Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said Tuesday that
mediation efforts had reached “advanced stages,” with both sides exchanging
draft proposals as negotiations continue toward a broader agreement.

He said regional mediators remain engaged with all parties in pursuit of a
diplomatic solution.

The latest negotiations follow months of conflict that began after the
United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran in late
February.

Pakistan and Qatar have since played leading mediation roles, resulting in
a memorandum of understanding signed in June before negotiations stalled
over issues including navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Pezeshkian: ‘Their Plan Failed’

Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said attempts to overthrow
the Islamic Republic had failed despite months of military pressure.

Addressing the Iranian people, Pezeshkian said Iran’s adversaries believed
they could bring about the country’s collapse within 48 hours.

“Our enemies made plans and imagined they could take control of Iran, as
they did in Syria, within 48 hours,” he said.

He added that despite war and mounting challenges, Iran remains “a strong
country that enjoys great respect.”

Pezeshkian described the current period as the most difficult since the
1979 Islamic Revolution but insisted national unity had prevented Iran’s
collapse.

“As long as we remain united with the people, no power can overthrow the
Islamic Republic,” he said.

He also accused Iran’s adversaries of attempting to provoke public unrest
through economic pressure and military attacks, saying the Iranian people
had remained steadfast in defending their country.

According to Pezeshkian, when military efforts failed, Iran’s enemies
turned to assassinations, believing they could bring down the state by
targeting its leadership.

“They thought the country would collapse after their brutal act, but the
institutions continued, a new leader was chosen, and his presence today is
a source of strength for us to continue this path,” he said.

*(Iranian Media, Israeli Media, Anadolu, Al Mayadeen, PC)*
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