Israels Prime Minister Netanyahu claims Irans nuclear program is severely impaired

March 19, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Israels Prime Minister Netanyahu claims Irans nuclear program is severely impaired

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a statement regarding Iran’s nuclear capabilities. According to Netanyahu, Iran no longer possesses the ability to enrich uranium or manufacture ballistic missiles.

Netanyahu stated that Israel is taking steps to “propagate” divisions within Iran’s leadership. This claim was made nearly three weeks into the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

No further details were provided by Netanyahu regarding the specifics of his statement or the actions being taken by Israel to achieve this goal.

It is worth noting that the situation in Iran remains fluid, with ongoing developments and reports emerging regularly. As a result, it may be difficult to verify the accuracy of Netanyahu’s claims at this time.

Israel and Iran have been engaged in a conflict for several weeks, with both sides suffering losses. The conflict has resulted in significant damage and loss of life on both sides.

The situation remains fluid, with ongoing developments and reports emerging regularly. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

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Source: Al Jazeera