US-Israel strikes have destroyed Iran’s ability to enrich uranium, Benjamin Netanyahu says - Financial Times
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claims U.S.-Israel military strikes have destroyed Iran's capacity to enrich uranium.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims that recent US-Israel military strikes have destroyed Iran's capacity to enrich uranium, a key component of nuclear weapons development. The strikes represent an escalation in the longstanding conflict over Iran's nuclear program, which the international community has sought to constrain through diplomatic agreements and sanctions. Netanyahu's assertion, if accurate, would suggest a significant setback to Iran's nuclear capabilities and a major tactical success for the strike coalition. The claim comes amid broader tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions and will likely face scrutiny from international observers and nuclear experts seeking independent verification. The strikes underscore the Trump administration's confrontational approach to Iran's nuclear program, a major policy priority since Trump's return to office.
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