Netanyahu says he possesses ‘interesting intel’ on Iran’s uranium

(MENAFN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel possesses “interesting intelligence” regarding the location of Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium. His comments came in the wake of recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.

During a press briefing on Sunday, Netanyahu confirmed that Israel is tracking Iran’s 400 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium—an amount significant for nuclear development—though he declined to share specifics. “It’s a crucial part of a nuclear program, though not the only or sufficient one,” he said, noting that Israel is monitoring the situation closely.

Netanyahu also claimed that the US strike caused damage to the underground Fordow facility using bunker-busting bombs, though the full extent of destruction is still being assessed.

He justified Israeli involvement by citing Iran’s alleged acceleration of its nuclear ambitions after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s death in September 2024. Netanyahu accused Tehran of rapidly expanding its missile production capacity, stating it is aiming to produce 300 ballistic missiles per month.

Israel is “very, very close” to achieving its objectives of neutralizing Iran’s nuclear and missile threats, Netanyahu said, adding that military operations would cease once those goals are met. “We won’t go beyond what’s necessary, but we also won’t stop prematurely,” he emphasized.

Iran, for its part, continues to deny that it is pursuing nuclear weapons, asserting that its nuclear activities remain peaceful. The International Atomic Energy Agency recently confirmed that while Iran’s enriched uranium reserves are increasing, they are still below weapons-grade. Tehran has accused Israel of exaggerating threats to provoke further conflict and warned that continued aggression will lead to a strong response.

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