Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has achieved more than half of its war objectives in Iran, citing major progress in degrading the country’s military, nuclear and industrial capabilities. In an interview with Newsmax, he said joint efforts with the United States have targeted missile systems, weapons production sites and personnel linked to Iran’s nuclear program. The central goal, he emphasized, is to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them.

Netanyahu said the current phase of the campaign is focused on securing or removing Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile, calling it a critical step in halting Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. He noted that President Donald Trump has called for the material to be removed from Iran, potentially under international supervision. Despite the progress, Netanyahu did not provide a timeline for ending the conflict.

He warned that Iran’s expanding missile range poses a growing threat to Europe and beyond, arguing that Western leaders have long underestimated Tehran’s capabilities. While defense analysts say recent strikes have disrupted parts of Iran’s infrastructure, they caution that Iran retains the ability to respond through proxy forces and cyber operations. Netanyahu maintained that Iran is emerging weaker from the conflict, while Israel and the United States are gaining strength.