Jerusalem: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it unequivocally clear that Israel will continue its military campaign against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure independently, with or without United States involvement.

Speaking in a rare Hebrew-language interview with Kan public broadcaster, Netanyahu said: “We will achieve all our objectives and hit all of their nuclear facilities. We have the capability to do that.”

The remarks came just hours after US President Donald Trump stated he would decide in the next two weeks whether the United States would join Israel’s strikes on Iran. Trump noted there was still a “substantial” chance of negotiations with Iran, which would influence his decision.

Netanyahu, however, was unyielding in tone. “Whether US President Donald Trump wants to join or not — that’s entirely his decision,” he said. “He’ll do what’s good for the United States, and I’ll do what’s good for the State of Israel.”

The Israeli leader stated plainly that the country is not seeking a “green light” from any ally. “Either way, we’re going to do this, because we have no choice. We will not allow 3,500 years of Jewish history to come to an end because of this deranged ayatollah,” Netanyahu said, referencing Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Netanyahu detailed a broad strategy to neutralise Iran’s nuclear capabilities, explicitly naming the underground Fordo enrichment facility — one of the most heavily fortified nuclear sites in Iran — as a target. “We have the capability to do that,” he asserted, implying that Israel is ready to use advanced military technology to penetrate even the most secure sites.

He revealed that Israel is “ahead of schedule” in its campaign, having already destroyed at least half of Iran’s missile launchers and eliminated key military figures. Ongoing strikes are targeting paramilitary groups like the Basij, as well as Iran’s internal security infrastructure. “There’s more to come,” he warned.

Despite Israel's readiness to act alone, Netanyahu acknowledged the strategic importance of American support. He said he speaks with President Trump “almost daily” and described the conversations as “very good,” though declined to give specifics.

Netanyahu praised Trump’s stance on Israel’s right to self-defence, contrasting it with former President Joe Biden’s approach, which he characterised as more restrictive. “Let’s not call on the historical archive to release itself just yet,” he said when asked about the content of those private talks.

When asked about regime change in Iran, Netanyahu stated it is primarily a matter for the Iranian people. Still, he confirmed that Israel is targeting symbols and pillars of the Iranian regime.

Referring again to Khamenei, Netanyahu called him a “deranged ayatollah” and made it clear that no leader is immune from Israeli targeting. Asked whether the Iranian Supreme Leader was a “dead man walking,” he responded: “I gave instructions that no one is immune. I prefer not to deal with headlines and to let actions speak for themselves.”

“In war, words must be chosen with care, and actions with precision,” Netanyahu said, indirectly criticising defence minister Israel Katz, who had publicly threatened Khamenei earlier.

The Israeli military campaign against Iran continues to escalate, with tensions growing regionally and globally, as the world watches for Trump’s decision and Iran’s next move.