Netanyahu: Iran, Hezbollah Failed to Shift Balance Against Israel

TEL AVIV, Israel — JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran and Hezbollah failed in their attempt to impose a new regional balance against Israel, adding that such an equation had neither materialized nor would it do so. Netanyahu reiterated that the nuclear threat from Iran had been blocked and that Israel would not permit Tehran to acquire nuclear weapons. His remarks came amid recent reciprocal attacks between the two countries that have led to signs of de-escalation on the ground. The Israeli prime minister said operations targeting Iran were ongoing and that efforts in the south had been accelerated. The statements follow a period of heightened tensions between Tel Aviv and Tehran, with both sides carrying out strikes in recent weeks. No further details on the specific operations or timeline were immediately available.