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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a firm set of conditions for any potential nuclear agreement between the United States and Iran, insisting on the total removal of enriched uranium from Iranian territory.
Speaking at a conference in Jerusalem, Netanyahu emphasised that a deal would only be acceptable if it included the complete dismantling of the infrastructure used for enrichment, effectively stripping Tehran of its ability to produce nuclear fuel in the future.
The Prime Minister’s demands also extend to Iran’s military delivery systems, calling for a definitive resolution to the issue of ballistic missiles.
Furthermore, Netanyahu advocated for a rigorous and intrusive inspection regime, arguing that “substantive” oversight with no warning is essential to verify compliance.
He confirmed that he communicated these strict requirements directly to U.S. President Donald Trump during their recent discussions earlier this month.
These statements arrive at a critical diplomatic juncture, as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi travels to Switzerland for a second round of renewed nuclear talks with Washington.
The negotiations follow a period of intense military friction, including an unprecedented Israeli bombing campaign against Iranian nuclear sites last June.
Currently, the status of Iran’s stockpile—estimated at over 400 kilograms of 60 per cent enriched uranium—remains unknown, as international inspectors have not had access to the material since the strikes.
The renewed diplomatic efforts in Switzerland are taking place against a backdrop of military posturing.
While Washington and Tehran have returned to the table, the U.S. has recently deployed an aircraft carrier group to the region.
This move followed a deadly crackdown on anti-government protests in Iran, adding a layer of regional instability to an already complex negotiation process.
