Iran’s nuclear sites, proxies must be dismantled before war ends: Netanyahu
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Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Iran’s nuclear stockpile, enrichment facilities, and regional proxy networks must be dismantled before the ongoing conflict can come to an end. In an interview with CBS, Netanyahu stated that significant damage had already been inflicted on Iran’s capabilities, but stressed that key elements remain operational. “We’ve weakened much of it, but it hasn’t all been eliminated, so more action is required,” he said. When questioned about how the United States and Israel intended to deal with Iran’s nuclear materials, Netanyahu declined to provide details, saying he would avoid discussing operational specifics. He also refused to offer any timeline regarding the completion of the objectives, saying he would not comment on when the campaign might conclude. Iran submits reply to US peace proposal through Pakistan