New York, Sept. 26 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched the day's proceedings on Friday as the first speaker during the fourth day of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) General Debate.

Opening his address, Netanyahu lauded joint Israeli and American operations during the 12-day conflict with Iran in June, which he said dealt a decisive blow to Tehran's military capabilities while resulting in heavy casualties, including among civilians.

"Our daring pilots neutralised Iran's missile defences and took control of the skies over Tehran. Israeli fighter pilots and American B-2 pilots bombed Iran's nuclear enrichment sites," he declared, calling the campaign unprecedented. "This war will go down in the annals of ...