Jerusalem – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asserted that the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is far from over. Speaking in a recent interview, the Prime Minister emphasized that the “war” would only conclude once Iran’s enriched uranium reserves are completely removed and its nuclear facilities are dismantled.
In a sit-down with CBS News’ 60 Minutes aired on Sunday, Netanyahu clarified his stance on regional security. “The war with Iran is not over because they still possess nuclear-grade uranium,” he stated. He further argued that Tehran’s enrichment centers remain operational and must be addressed.
When questioned on how such a removal might be achieved, Netanyahu suggested a direct approach, stating, “One must go in and take it out.”
Divergent Views with Trump
The Prime Minister also touched upon his coordination with U.S. President Donald Trump. While Netanyahu claimed that Trump privately expressed a desire to “go in” to handle the situation, the President’s public rhetoric suggests a different narrative.
President Trump, currently facing domestic pressure to wind down military involvement in the region, has maintained that Tehran’s nuclear ambitions are already under control. In a pre-recorded segment of the same program, Trump claimed Iran has been “militarily defeated” and insisted that the U.S. could seize control of the uranium “at any time” if necessary.
“If anyone goes there, we will know about it, and we will destroy them,” Trump warned during the broadcast.
Diplomatic vs. Military Solutions
Despite the aggressive rhetoric, Netanyahu hinted at a potential non-military path toward the end of the interview. When asked by CBS how the uranium might realistically be removed, the Israeli leader noted that he believes such an objective should ideally be achieved through a formal agreement or deal.
