Amid a fragile ceasefire involving the United States, Israel, and the Iranian government, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that the war against the Islamic Republic “is not over.”
In an interview broadcast Sunday by the American network CBS, Netanyahu said Iran’s highly enriched uranium must be removed from the country and its enrichment facilities dismantled.
Referring to Iran’s nuclear program, regional proxy forces, and missile capabilities, Netanyahu stated: “We have weakened much of it, but all of these things still exist and more work needs to be done.”
The International Atomic Energy Agency estimates that Iran still possesses more than 400 kilograms of uranium enriched close to weapons-grade levels.
When asked about plans for removing the material, Netanyahu responded: “You go in and take it out.”
He added that if an agreement could be reached, it would represent “the best way” to transfer Iran’s highly enriched uranium.
The Israeli prime minister declined to specify what actions might follow if negotiations fail, but described the issue as an “extraordinarily important mission.”
At the same time, US President Donald Trump said in a separate interview that the Islamic Republic had been “defeated,” but warned that the threat had not disappeared.
Trump added: “We can go back in two weeks and strike any target.”
He also claimed that the United States had already hit roughly 70 percent of its intended targets, while suggesting additional sites could still be targeted in the future.
The coordinated messaging from senior American and Israeli officials indicates that despite the ceasefire, tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program and the possibility of renewed military confrontation remain unresolved.
Analysts warn that continued threats and pressure tactics could place the already fragile ceasefire at risk and push the region toward another phase of instability and security escalation.
The current situation increasingly resembles a pause in open conflict rather than a comprehensive political settlement.
