Netanyahu's Vision: From U.S. Aid to Strategic Partnership
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stresses the importance of dismantling Iran's nuclear infrastructure in any U.S.-Iran deal and plans a phased approach to ending U.S. military aid to Israel by 2028. His goal is to transition from financial aid to a strategic U.S.-Israel partnership.
In a recent address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized the necessity for any agreement between the U.S. and Iran to include the dismantling of Iran's nuclear infrastructure. According to Netanyahu, merely halting enrichment is not enough.
Netanyahu's comments coincide with renewed U.S.-Iran negotiations aimed at resolving long-standing nuclear disputes. He also acknowledged skepticism about the deal's prospects but demanded enriched material's removal from Iran if any progress is to be made.
Looking ahead, Netanyahu outlined an ambitious plan to transition Israel from reliance on U.S. military financial aid to a more balanced partnership, aiming to phase out the current $3.8 billion annual aid by 2028 and focus on economic collaboration.