ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu escalated tensions on Sunday by demanding the complete dismantling of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, firmly rejecting any deal that would allow Tehran to continue enriching uranium.
Speaking in occupied al-Quds (Jerusalem), Netanyahu insisted, "You have to dismantle Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, meaning they must have no capacity to enrich uranium."
He further stressed that any agreement must also address Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities, declaring, "The real deal that works is the deal which removes Iran's capacity to enrich uranium for nuclear weapons."
Netanyahu’s remarks come in sharp contrast to recent statements by U.S. officials suggesting that Washington would tolerate Iran’s uranium enrichment for peaceful purposes—a position Israel vehemently opposes.
The Israeli leader warned that anything less than total dismantlement would leave a dangerous loophole.
In response, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted a strong rebuttal on X, dismissing Netanyahu’s threats as "detached from reality." He wrote, "Israel’s fantasy that it can dictate what Iran may or may not do is so absurd it hardly merits a response."
Araghchi further criticized Netanyahu’s influence over U.S. foreign policy, particularly his attempts to steer President Trump’s diplomacy with Tehran.
Highlighting Iran’s strength and resilience, the Foreign Minister emphasized, "Iran is confident enough in its capabilities to thwart any malicious external attempts to sabotage its foreign policy."
He added that many Iranians no longer believe the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA) is sufficient, and instead seek tangible dividends for Iran's national interests.
In a final warning, he declared, "There is no military option, and certainly no military solution. Any strike will be immediately reciprocated," signaling that any aggression against Iran would be met with swift retaliation.
