Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the conflict with Iran is far from resolved, emphasizing that significant challenges remain in curbing Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. He highlighted the continued presence of enriched uranium, enrichment sites requiring dismantlement, and Iran’s ongoing support for proxies and ballistic missile development as key areas demanding further action. Netanyahu suggested a direct approach to removing nuclear materials, stating, “You go in, and you take it out.”

These remarks come as U.S. President Donald Trump is slated to travel to China for discussions with President Xi Jinping. The protracted conflict and Iran’s actions, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, have had a considerable impact on global energy markets, leading to increased oil costs and higher gasoline prices in the United States.

Efforts to broker a peace deal through intermediaries in Pakistan have thus far failed to yield an agreement. President Trump publicly rejected a recent Iranian counteroffer to a U.S. peace proposal, labeling it “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” on social media. Details emerging from Iran’s latest response indicate that Tehran has not fully acceded to U.S. demands concerning its nuclear program and stockpiles of highly enriched uranium.

Instead, Iran has proposed separate nuclear negotiations and suggested diluting some of its enriched uranium while transferring the remainder to a third country, with provisions for its return if the U.S. withdraws from the agreement. Iran also reportedly agreed to a temporary suspension of uranium enrichment, but for a duration shorter than the 20-year period sought by the U.S. Furthermore, Iran has rejected the dismantling of its nuclear facilities, according to reports.