Ceasefire Holds Between Israel, US and Iran; Netanyahu Says Conflict Not Over, Blockade Continues

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in his first interview since the Iran war began that the conflict is not over because nuclear material, enriched uranium, enrichment sites, support for proxies and plans to produce ballistic missiles all remain.

5 month mark. "I think it accomplished a great deal, but it's not over, because there's still nuclear material, enriched uranium that has to be taken out of Iran," Netanyahu said.

"There are still enrichment sites that have to be dismantled. There are still proxies that Iran supports. " Netanyahu said he is dodging questions on military strategy to keep details of the broader operation minimal.

He added that both the United States and Israel agree that if necessary they can reengage Iran militarily. Netanyahu stated that President Trump told him "I want to go in there" regarding retrieving enriched uranium and that he thinks retrieving the uranium can be done physically.

The Israeli government wants Trump to order a special forces operation to secure Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, according to Axios.

Israeli officials say Trump is hesitant to order such an operation because it is highly risky. The enriched uranium stockpile is enough material to construct around a dozen nuclear warheads according to estimates. Israel and the United States jointly launched military strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026.

A ceasefire with Iran has been in place since April 8, 2026. President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is on massive life support and called Iran's counteroffer to end the war garbage.

U.S. Into facilities storing highly enriched uranium but then changed its stance. "They said you're going to have to take it," Trump said of Iran. U.S. forces are watching the enriched uranium site closely and will blow up anyone or anything that gets near it.