Israel Should Crush Iran’s Nuclear and Terror Revival with Overwhelming Force.

Operation Am Kalavi, the U.S. airstrikes on June 22, 2025, that ravaged Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, was a critical blow to Tehran’s nuclear ambitions—but it was not enough. Iran’s brazen refusal to abandon uranium enrichment, its ongoing support for terror proxies like the Houthis, and its preparations for renewed conflict with Israel demand an unrelenting military campaign to dismantle the regime’s capabilities and, if necessary, topple its leadership. Half-measures will only embolden a wounded but dangerous adversary.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed on July 21, 2025, that the U.S. and Israeli strikes caused severe damage to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, halting enrichment temporarily. Yet, he defiantly vowed to resume enrichment, claiming it is for peaceful purposes despite Iran’s pre-war stockpile of 400 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium—enough for multiple nuclear bombs. The IAEA notes that surviving uranium, possibly hidden in covert sites, could still be weaponized if Iran rebuilds its centrifuges, a process that could take as little as two years. Tehran’s refusal to allow IAEA inspections and its history of secret weaponization efforts, uncovered by Israeli intelligence, expose its true intent: a nuclear arsenal to threaten Israel and the region.

Iran’s terror network remains active, with the Houthis stepping up as Tehran’s primary proxy after the collapse of Hezbollah and Hamas. Iran’s plans to rebuild its ballistic missile program, despite losing two-thirds of its launchers, and its recent military exercises signal a clear intent to escalate. Posts on X reveal Iran’s hardline stance, with Araghchi rejecting direct talks with the U.S. and insisting on enrichment as a matter of national pride.

The U.S. and Israel must respond with overwhelming force. First, they should launch follow-up strikes to destroy any remaining uranium stockpiles and covert facilities, using bunker-busting munitions like the GBU-57, which proved effective at Fordow. Second, Iran’s missile production sites and remaining launchers must be obliterated to prevent further attacks. Third, the IRGC’s leadership and infrastructure should face relentless targeted strikes to cripple its ability to coordinate terror and military operations. The elimination of figures like Hossein Salami in Operation Rising Lion was a start, but more must be done.

Diplomacy is futile. Iran’s cancellation of nuclear talks with the U.S. post-Am Kalavi and its dismissal of a new JCPOA show it cannot be trusted. The regime’s survival depends on its nuclear and terror ambitions, making regime change the only lasting solution. Israel’s strikes have already destabilized Iran, with reports of civilian unrest and economic strain. The U.S. should intensify economic sanctions, targeting Iran’s oil exports to China, and support internal dissent to push the regime toward collapse. Gulf allies, wary of Iran’s influence, should be rallied to isolate Tehran further.

President Trump’s bold action in Am Kalavi, despite initial hesitation, signals a willingness to confront Iran. His warning of further strikes if Iran persists is a step in the right direction, but rhetoric must translate into action. Iran’s weakened state—lacking air defenses and with a degraded military—presents a rare opportunity to end its threat permanently. Failure to act decisively risks a resurgent Iran, armed with nuclear weapons and emboldened proxies, reigniting conflict in years to come. The U.S. and Israel must strike now, with full force, to ensure Tehran’s nuclear and terror ambitions are crushed forever.