Israeli Minister Smotrich: “We Have NO Interest in War with Iran — Situation Is Good For Us”

Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that Israel has “no interest” in escalating into full-scale war with Iran, arguing the current situation—marked by weakened Iranian proxies, damaged nuclear infrastructure, and regional isolation for Tehran—works strongly in Israel’s favor. Smotrich emphasized that ongoing pressure through targeted strikes, sanctions, and diplomatic isolation is sufficient without the risks of broader conflict, reflecting a strategic preference for managed confrontation over direct invasion.