"The extensive damage we have caused to the Iranian regime in the last three weeks is beginning to accumulate into a systemic-strategic, military, economic, and governmental achievement.

Iran launched a two-stage intercontinental ballistic missile with a range of 4,000 kilometers toward an American target on Diego Garcia Island. These missiles are not intended to hit Israel. Their range reaches the capitals of Europe - Berlin, Paris, and Rome are all within direct threat range.

I approved today the Northern Command's plans for continuing the fighting. No more containment! There is initiative! There is offensiveness! Our forces will stand as a shield between the enemy and the towns, and any target that poses a threat to them will be removed."