Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that the ongoing confrontation involving Israel, the United States, and Iran is “not over,” insisting that Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile must be removed and key nuclear facilities dismantled before any resolution can be reached.
Speaking during an interview excerpt aired ahead of CBS’s 60 Minutes programme on Sunday, Netanyahu maintained that Iran’s nuclear capabilities remain a major threat despite recent military operations targeting Tehran’s strategic infrastructure.
According to the Israeli leader, the presence of enriched uranium inside Iran means the conflict and diplomatic crisis surrounding Tehran’s nuclear ambitions are still unresolved.
“It’s not over, because there’s still nuclear material, enriched uranium, that has to be taken out of Iran. There’s still enrichment sites that have to be dismantled,” Netanyahu said.
When questioned on how such nuclear material could be removed from Iranian territory, Netanyahu responded bluntly:
“You go in and you take it out.”
Israel Intensifies Pressure on Iran’s Nuclear Programme
Netanyahu’s remarks come amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following renewed military and political confrontations between Israel and Iran, alongside growing international concerns over Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Israel has consistently accused Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons capability, a claim Iranian authorities have repeatedly denied. Tehran insists its nuclear activities are intended for peaceful civilian and energy purposes.
However, Israeli officials argue that Iran’s enrichment activities and expanding uranium stockpile pose a direct security threat to Israel and the wider region.
The latest comments from Netanyahu signal that Israel may continue pushing for aggressive international action, including possible military measures, against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
Global Concerns Over Regional Stability
The comments are expected to generate further debate among global powers already divided over how to address Iran’s nuclear programme. Western allies, including the United States, have long sought stricter controls on uranium enrichment while also attempting to prevent a wider regional war.
Security analysts warn that continued military escalation between Israel and Iran could destabilize the Middle East, disrupt global energy markets, and heighten geopolitical tensions.
International observers are also closely monitoring diplomatic efforts aimed at reviving negotiations over Iran’s nuclear activities, which have faced repeated setbacks in recent years.
Iran Yet to Officially Respond
As of Sunday, Iranian authorities had not issued an official response to Netanyahu’s latest remarks. However, Tehran has previously condemned Israeli threats and accused Israel of attempting to provoke broader conflict in the region.
The situation remains highly sensitive as global attention focuses on whether diplomatic engagement or further military confrontation will shape the next phase of the Iran-Israel crisis.