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Netanyahu on Iran: Nuclear Program & Remaining Challenges

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assessed that while joint US-Israeli operations against Iran have made significant strides, several key capabilities remain intact. He noted that Iran has not surrendered its enriched uranium, nor has it ceased supporting regional proxies or limiting its missile program. Regarding the removal of enriched uranium, Netanyahu suggested that physical removal would be possible under an agreement. However, he declined to set a timeline for this "terrifically important mission," emphasizing that further work is necessary.

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Netanyahu on Iran: Nuclear Program & Remaining Challenges

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that while joint US-Israeli efforts against Iran have achieved significant progress, substantial work remains to be done regarding Iran's capabilities.

Assessment of Progress Against Iran

In an interview with CBS's "60 Minutes," Netanyahu acknowledged that the joint US-Israeli campaign against Iran has been successful but is not complete. He highlighted several areas where Iran retains capabilities:

  • Nuclear Material: Iran has not relinquished its enriched uranium.
  • Infrastructure: The country has not dismantled its nuclear sites.
  • Regional Influence: Support for regional proxy forces continues.
  • Missile Program: There has been no agreement on limitations for its ballistic missile program.
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Netanyahu stated, "Now, we’ve degraded a lot of it, but all of that is still there. and there’s work to be done."

Addressing Enriched Uranium

When questioned about the highly enriched uranium, which remains a central negotiation point, Netanyahu indicated a potential physical removal mechanism.

  • He specified that the removal could be achieved physically, stating, "If you have an agreement, and you go in and you take it out. Why not? That’s the best way."
  • He explicitly avoided discussing military means for this removal.

Timeline for De-escalation

Despite characterizing the removal of enriched uranium as a "terrifically important mission," Netanyahu declined to provide any specific timeline for this critical task.

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