Netanyahu Discusses Ongoing Conflict with Iran

In an interview broadcast on Sunday night, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that the ongoing conflict involving the U.S. and Israel against Iran has “made great gains.” However, he emphasized that it won’t be considered concluded until Iran’s enriched uranium is out of its borders.

This marked Netanyahu’s first appearance on U.S. television since the recent attacks on Iran began on February 28. When pressed by CBS “60 Minutes” correspondent Major Garrett about the timing and leadership of any future actions, he deflected the questions, saying, “You’re going to ask me these questions. I’m going to deflect them.”

He continued, stating, “I’m not going to delve into military specifics or reveal what President Trump said to me.” He added, “I think it’s physically possible. It doesn’t matter,” suggesting that he is focused on the bigger picture.

His interview coincided with President Trump’s public condemnation of Iran’s reaction to the U.S.’s proposed 14-point peace plan, which he deemed “totally unacceptable.”

According to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency, their proposal notably lacks commitments on restraining its nuclear ambitions and instead emphasizes the reopening of the crucial Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping before addressing more contentious issues.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which monitors nuclear activities, reported that Iran currently has over 970 pounds of uranium enriched to 60 percent purity, a level that is just shy of what would be considered weapons-grade.

IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi pointed out last month that most of Iran’s highly enriched uranium is likely housed at the Isfahan nuclear facility, approximately 445 miles south of Tehran. This facility had previously experienced strikes from U.S. and Israeli forces during an intense 12-day conflict last year, though it hasn’t faced similar attacks this year.