Mohsen Tanabandeh, a prominent Iranian actor and director, mourned his nephew

The nuclear ambitions of Iran, despite its claims of peaceful intent, remain a paramount concern for Israel. Israel views any Iranian progress towards nuclear weapons capability as a red line, triggering its commitment to preventing such an outcome by any means necessary. The clandestine nature of parts of Iran's program and its intermittent compliance with international safeguards only deepen Israeli suspicions and drive its proactive measures.