Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel targeted a specific component of Iran's nuclear program during a retaliatory strike in October. This is the first confirmation by Israeli officials that Iran's nuclear program was hit in the attack. The strike caused concern among global leaders about the potential for all-out war between Israel and Iran. The international community, including the Biden administration, has been unsuccessful in re-entering negotiations with Tehran to counter its nuclear development. Netanyahu stated that the strike did not entirely block Iran's path to obtaining a nuclear weapon.