Israel's Prime Minister, Netanyahu, admitted to having foreknowledge that Iran's enriched uranium could not be eliminated or destroyed.
In a recent interview with i24NEWS, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed Israel's stance on Iran's nuclear weapons program and the military action taken against Iran.
Key Points Discussed:
- Iran's Nuclear Threat: Netanyahu acknowledged that Iran still holds about 400 kilograms of enriched uranium, which it retains despite the recent strikes. However, he emphasized that this stockpile is not sufficient to advance Iran's nuclear program without other critical components that were damaged during the conflict.
- Justification for Military Action: Netanyahu justified the military strikes against Iran, stating that they were essential to neutralize two major threats: Iran's nuclear ambitions and its ballistic missile arsenal. He claimed that the operation set Iran's nuclear program back by "a good few years."
- Independence of Action: Netanyahu asserted that Israel would have carried out the strikes against Iran even without U.S. support. He noted that while the U.S. did eventually cooperate, the decision to act was made independently.
- Broader Strategic Goals: Netanyahu framed the strikes as part of a broader campaign to eliminate what he considered existential threats to Israel, including key figures from groups like Hezbollah and Hamas.
- Future Actions: Netanyahu hinted at the possibility of future military actions if Iran attempts to rebuild its nuclear program, stating that Israel is closely monitoring the situation.
Other Remarks:
- Netanyahu accused anti-government activists and protest leaders of spreading false information about disagreements with military leaders.
- The Prime Minister noted that Iran still has 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium.
- The Prime Minister stated that the uranium stockpile is a necessary condition but not a sufficient one to produce nuclear bombs.
Regarding the ongoing situation in Gaza, no new information was provided beyond Netanyahu's statements. He stated that he would only accept an agreement in which all of the hostages still in Gaza are returned, and he believes Gazan civilians should be allowed to flee the enclave, similar to civilians in other conflicts. Additionally, Israel is in talks with other countries to take in civilians from Gaza.
Netanyahu did not mention the June war against Iran or the uranium stockpile in the ongoing interview. He stated that the war needs to end in order to end the diplomatic attacks against Israel. The interview was conducted with i24NEWS.
War-and-conflicts continue to dominate general-news discussions, as demonstrated by the Israeli military actions against Iran. In the recent interview with i24NEWS, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about the ongoing tension and the necessity of continued vigilance in politics, specifically with regards to Iran's nuclear weapons program.
