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

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in his first interview since the conflict began that nuclear material and enrichment sites must still be removed from Iran. President Trump called Iran's latest counteroffer garbage and said the ceasefire is on massive life support. The U.S.

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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.

7% and 20% levels. U.S. Sanctions, and the release of Iran's blocked assets. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei described his government's offer as reasonable and generous. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Operation Epic Fury had already concluded.

President Trump called Iran's recent peace offer a piece of garbage that he didn't finish reading. U.S. had never struck Iran, Iran would have a bomb now or within a month or two.

He added that the Iranian regime is probably at its weakest position since 1979. U.S. 8 billion annually.

U.S. military support now and do it over the next ten years. U.S. on May 11, 2026 according to AAA.

U.S. blockade on Iranian ports remains ongoing as of May 11, 2026. U.S. Central Command claimed it has turned away 62 ships and disabled 4 attempting to run the blockade since the blockade began on April 13, 2026.

Two ships were struck on Sunday in the Persian Gulf according to Ambrey maritime security firm. 6 NM east-northeast of the port of Doha, Qatar on May 10 or 11, 2026. UAE air defense systems engaged 2 UAVs launched from Iran on May 10, 2026.

UAE air defenses have engaged a total of 551 ballistic missiles and drones from Iran since the beginning of the war on February 28, 2026. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing later this week as of May 11, 2026.

Key Facts

Netanyahu states war with Iran is not over
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said nuclear material, enriched uranium, enrichment sites, proxies and ballistic missile plans remain, adding 'You go in, and
Trump rejects Iranian counteroffer
President Trump called Iran's peace offer containing demands for war damages, Strait of Hormuz sovereignty, sanctions relief and asset release a piece of garbag
U.S. blockade and maritime incidents continue
U.S. Central Command turned away 62 ships and disabled 4 since April 13; two vessels struck in Persian Gulf on May 10-11; UAE has engaged 551 Iranian projectile

Story Timeline

5 events
  1. 2026-02-28

    Israel and the United States jointly launched military strikes against Iran

    2 sourcesMilitary.com · UAE Ministry of Defense
  2. 2026-04-08

    Ceasefire with Iran takes effect

    2 sourcesMilitary.com · TheWarZoneWire
  3. 2026-04-13

    U.S. blockade on Iranian ports begins

    1 sourceU.S. Central Command
  4. 2026-05-10

    UAE engages 2 Iranian UAVs; Panama-flagged vessel struck by UAV near Doha

    3 sourcesAmbrey · UAE Ministry of Defense · TheWarZoneWire
  5. 2026-05-11

    Netanyahu interviewed on 60 Minutes; Trump dismisses Iranian peace offer; U.S. gas prices average $4.50

    4 sourcesMilitary.com · Donald Trump · AAA · Bloomberg

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    U.S. gas prices reached $4.50 per gallon on May 11 amid ongoing blockade and Strait of Hormuz tensions

  2. 02

    Israel plans to begin reducing its $3.8 billion annual U.S. military support over the next ten years

  3. 03

    Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing this week expected to address Iran's nuclear program and regional shipping security

  4. 04

    Risk of renewed military action including potential special forces operation to secure enriched uranium sufficient for a dozen warheads

Transparency Panel

Sources cross-referenced3 — 3/3 share a lean
Framing risk75/100 (high)
Confidence score77%
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Word count537 words
PublishedMay 11, 2026, 7:24 PM
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