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Netanyahu Warns Iran: "Finger on Trigger" to Resume Fighting if Deal Fails

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared the temporary ceasefire with Iran fragile, vowing to achieve Israel's objectives through negotiation or a return to combat. He stated Iran is entering talks from a position of weakness, having relinquished key preconditions. Direct diplomatic talks between US and Iranian delegations are scheduled for Islamabad this weekend. The situation follows a US-announced two-week ceasefire, with Netanyahu emphasizing Israel's readiness to fight.

Key Points: Netanyahu Warns Iran: Goals Will Be Met by Deal or Force

  • Ceasefire remains fragile
  • Goals to be met by deal or force
  • Iran "battered and weaker"
  • US-Iran talks set for Islamabad
  • Israel claims strategic strength
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"Will achieve goals either by agreement or resuming fighting" Israeli PM Netanyahu warns Iran, says "finger on trigger"

Israeli PM Netanyahu warns ceasefire is fragile, vows to achieve objectives "by agreement or by resuming the fighting" as US-Iran talks loom.

"Our finger is on the trigger. - Benjamin Netanyahu"

Tel Aviv, April 9

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signalled that the temporary ceasefire remains fragile as Tel Aviv is determined to achieve its objectives through negotiation or "resuming the fighting".

Israel's primary objective is to prohibit Iran from enriching Uranium, which Tel Aviv believes will be used to make a nuclear weapon.

In his first address to the nation after the announcement, Netanyahu warned Iran that Israeli forces are prepared to "return to combat at any moment", signalling that war might start again if both sides do not reach an agreement.

"I want to make this clear: We still have goals to complete, and we will achieve them either by agreement or by resuming the fighting. We are prepared to return to combat at any moment required. Our finger is on the trigger," he said.

Netanyahu said that the ceasefire is not the end of Israel's campaign but a "milestone on the path to achieving all goals."

Reflecting on Iran's losses in the war, Netanyahu said, "Iran is entering negotiations battered and weaker than ever. It has committed to reopening the Strait of Hormuz after relinquishing all its preconditions. It gave up its demands for the lifting of sanctions, receiving compensation, a final end to the war, and a ceasefire in Lebanon."

"At a time when Iran is weaker than ever, Israel is stronger than it has ever been," Netanyahu added.

The diplomatic engagement between the US and Iran is set to take place in Islamabad this weekend, where both sides will hold direct talks aimed at ending weeks of intense hostilities following the outbreak of war.

The meeting follows an immediate ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran for two weeks after weeks of conflict in the region.

The US delegation will be led by Vice President JD Vance, and the Iranian delegation will be led by Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

This comes after Trump suspended the "bombing and attack" campaign on Iran, announcing a two-week double-sided ceasefire and saying that the 10-point proposal from Iran was workable.

- ANI

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Priya S
As an Indian, I'm deeply concerned about how this instability affects global oil prices and our economy. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint. I hope the talks in Islamabad succeed. The world needs peace, not more conflict. 🙏
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Aman W
Netanyahu's "finger on the trigger" statement is pure posturing. If Iran is truly "battered and weaker" as he claims, then negotiate from a position of strength with grace, not threats. This macho rhetoric helps no one.
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Sarah B
The nuclear issue is serious, but a lasting solution can only come from dialogue. The fact that talks are happening in Islamabad is interesting—hopefully, neutral ground will help. The ceasefire must hold for the sake of innocent civilians on all sides.
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Vikram M
India has good relations with both sides. Our government should use its diplomatic channels to quietly encourage restraint and a permanent solution. Our national interest lies in a stable Middle East. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
The report says Iran has relinquished all preconditions? That's a big shift if true. Maybe there's more hope for these talks than Netanyahu's warnings suggest. Let's see what comes out of Islamabad.

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