{
  "id": 15385488,
  "title": "'You are the real target': Netanyahu warns Iran may attempt to develop missiles able to reach US",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/you-are-the-real-target-netanyahu-warns-iran-may-attempt-to-develop",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T09:38:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-912021"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cautioned that Iran is pursuing the development of intercontinental ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons with the intention of threatening American and European cities. Speaking to Fox News, Netanyahu stated that the United States, rather than Israel, is the ultimate target of Iran's ambitions. He emphasized that Iran's goal extends beyond Israel, aiming to target both the US and Europe once Israel is destroyed. The Iranian regime, which chants \"death to Israel, death to America,\" is seen by Netanyahu as the real threat, stating \"You are the real target.\"\n\nNetanyahu attributed Iran's hostile stance towards the US as \"the great Satan\" and Israel as \"the little Satan.\" He also directed remarks towards European countries, describing them as the \"middle-sized Satan\" and \"mediocre in so many ways.\" Iran, according to Netanyahu, is advancing towards becoming a nuclear power unlike any other, due to its extreme fanaticism. Netanyahu dismissed the possibility of winning over Iran, stating they cannot be bought or persuaded.\n\nThe Iranian regime is described by Netanyahu as a \"malevolent power\" operating alongside the \"Three Hs\": Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis. He emphasized that these groups are not representative of the Iranian people, who he called \"great.\" Eliminating the Iranian threat was Netanyahu's top priority for his next term, should he be reelected in the upcoming Knesset election, followed by expanding the Abraham Accords and establishing Israel as a global leader in artificial intelligence. Prior to this, Netanyahu vowed to \"achieve the complete elimination of the Iranian threat to Israel, to America, and to the entire world.\" He also aimed to forge a more peaceful and moderate Middle East and world if reelected, and focus on harnessing artificial intelligence for various beneficial purposes such as health, agriculture, transport, and education.",
  "summary": "Netanyahu told Fox News that, if reelected prime minister, his key objectives would be to end the threat posed by Iran, expand the Abraham Accords, and seize the future of AI development.",
  "key_points": [
    "Iran aims to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons.",
    "Netanyahu warns US is ultimate target, not Israel.",
    "Iran's regime is described as malevolent power by Netanyahu."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}