'Fighting Will Stop Once...': Netanyahu on Israel-Iran Conflict and Mission Progress

Jun 23, 2025 Komal Das

Israel nears its goal of eliminating Iran's nuclear and missile threats, says PM Netanyahu, calling it a carefully planned operation nearing completion

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Netanyahu promised not to let Israel be drawn into a prolonged war, stating, “When the objectives are achieved, the operation will be complete, and fighting will stop”

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He confirmed severe damage to Iran's Fordow nuclear site from US bunker-buster bombs, though IAEA inspectors are still assessing the full extent

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Netanyahu highlighted Iran's 60% enriched uranium as a critical component for nuclear weapons, with Israeli intelligence closely tracking its movements

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Iran’s uranium enrichment, now at 60%, edges closer to 90% bomb-grade levels, far beyond the 3.67% limit set by the 2015 nuclear deal abandoned by the US in 2018

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Tehran has vowed to defend itself "at all costs," with rising regional tensions prompting international calls for de-escalation and diplomatic resolution

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