A fragile US–Iran ceasefire remains under strain as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the conflict is “not over”, citing unresolved nuclear concerns.
In an interview with CBS’s 60 Minutes, Netanyahu said Iran’s highly enriched uranium and enrichment infrastructure still need to be addressed, stating that “there’s still nuclear material, enriched uranium that has to be taken out of Iran… there’s still enrichment sites that have to be dismantled… ballistic missiles that they still want to produce”. He added, “We’ve degraded a lot of it, but all of that is still there, and there’s work to be done.”
Netanyahu declined to discuss military options or timelines, saying, “I’m not going to talk about military means… I’m not going to give a timetable to it, but I’m going to say that’s a terrifically important mission.”
International estimates suggest Iran retains around 970 pounds of near weapons-grade uranium, while Donald Trump said satellite surveillance continues and did not rule out future strikes.
The latest developments highlight a fragile and increasingly strained US–Iran ceasefire, as Tehran responds to a US peace proposal brokered via Pakistan while regional tensions persist.
Diplomatic exchanges continue over a proposed interim framework focused on nuclear restrictions, sanctions relief, and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, but progress remains uncertain amid competing demands from both sides.
Reports of drone activity across the Gulf, including incidents in the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Iraq, have raised further concerns about violations of the truce. Israeli and US officials have maintained pressure over Iran’s nuclear programme, while Iran insists on broader security guarantees and the lifting of restrictions.
Despite ongoing mediation efforts, the situation remains volatile, with both diplomatic negotiations and military posturing shaping an unstable and evolving regional landscape.
ℹ️ The Guardian, CBS News, 60 Minutes
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