Tel Aviv’s latest military push against Iran marks a pivotal escalation in the Middle East conflict. In an exclusive interview, David Mencer, spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, revealed stunning progress in Operation Roaring Lion, now entering its second phase on day six of the campaign.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF), backed by U.S. forces, have obliterated key Iranian ballistic missile sites posing imminent threats not just to Israel but to Europe, Cyprus, and neighboring states. ‘We’re ahead of schedule with our American allies,’ Mencer declared, highlighting a recent call between Netanyahu and President Donald Trump.
The operation’s next target: Iran’s deeply buried underground missile facilities. These hidden arsenals, capable of striking far beyond the region, represent the regime’s most dangerous assets. Mencer emphasized that dismantling them is essential to neutralize threats to global security.
Amid the strikes, celebrations erupted in Iranian streets after the elimination of Supreme Leader Khamenei and top 40 leaders. ‘We’ve opened a door for the Iranian people to seize freedom after 47 years of terror,’ Mencer said, noting 80% public disdain for the regime that once massacred 30,000 protesters.
On diplomacy, Mencer dismissed Tehran’s overtures, citing intelligence of 11 nuclear bombs’ worth of material. ‘Their rhetoric screams destruction of Israel and America—words we take seriously,’ he stated, praising India’s historical refuge for Jews and shared zero-tolerance stance on terror with PM Narendra Modi.
Friendly fire incidents, like the Kuwait mishap, are under U.S. review, while a U.S. submarine’s sinking of an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka was deemed lawful self-defense. Gulf states quietly back the effort, eyeing a safer post-Iran region via expanded Abraham Accords.
‘Peace through strength,’ Mencer echoed Modi and Netanyahu’s mantra. With IRGC headquarters hit, the campaign presses on until Iran’s nuclear, missile, and proxy threats vanish, paving way for Iranian self-determination and regional harmony.