Israel has asserted that its recent military actions have delayed Iran’s nuclear weapons development program by at least two to three years. Israeli Foreign Minister Gidon Saar made this claim during an interview with the German newspaper Bild, stating that their intelligence assessments estimate this significant setback.
Saar also emphasized that Israel’s ongoing week-long campaign against Iranian nuclear facilities and related targets will continue, with the goal of completely neutralizing the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear ambitions. He reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to doing everything within its power to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
On the other hand, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that Iran has enriched uranium to 60 percent purity—the highest level among non-nuclear weapon states—raising global concerns. However, the agency has found no concrete evidence that Iran currently possesses the complete components required to assemble a nuclear warhead.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, speaking to CNN, cautioned against making definitive claims about how soon Iran could build a nuclear weapon, calling such timelines “pure speculation.” The IAEA continues to monitor Iran’s nuclear activities closely.
This development comes amid escalating regional tensions and ongoing diplomatic efforts to address Iran’s nuclear program.