RONZHEIMER. Politics and War Is Israel prepared to take on Iran alone? Interview with Isaac Herzog
Jun 19, 2025
Isaac Herzog, President of Israel and longtime public servant, discusses national security and Iran’s nuclear and missile programs. He explains why US involvement matters and how Israel views regional threats. He addresses intelligence findings, timing of action, and the balance between military steps and diplomacy.
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Israel Leaves Final Strike Decision To The United States
- Israel frames any final decision to strike Iran as ultimately President Donald Trump's decision.
- Isaac Herzog says Israel "adamantly insists" the U.S. will decide with his team while Israel does what it must to remove the threat.
Align National Security Interests With Allies
- Herzog urges shared national security alignment with the U.S. and Western countries to confront Iran.
- He frames Israeli action as defending Germany, Europe, and the United States from missiles and proxies funded by Iran.
Herzog Cites IAEA Vote And Intelligence On Iran's Nuclear Progress
- Herzog points to recent IAEA findings and Israeli intelligence as proof Iran violated nuclear rules and was nearing a bomb.
- He cites the IAEA vote and Rafael Grossi's report and claims Iran reached '60%' progress toward a weapon.