22 June 2025, 14:54 | Updated: 22 June 2025, 15:00

By Richard Pater

The US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities is the latest example of the Netanyahu doctrine of “peace through strength.”

As he likes to explain, particularly in this dangerous region, one needed to project and exhibit strength first, and then make peace. A stance now wholly endorsed by the US President himself.

In the lead-up there had been growing speculation here in Isreal that the US would intercede - as they are the only military capable of destroying the advanced underground nuclear facility in Fordow. Indeed their bunker busting bomb was specifically designed with such a target in mind.

In doing so, it appears Trump has successfully squared the circle – keeping his........

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