'Israel' claims military strikes have delayed Iran’s nuclear program by years

'Israel' asserted on Wednesday that its recent military offensive, combined with US strikes, has significantly set back Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

A statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said, “We assess that the American strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, combined with Israeli strikes on other elements of Iran’s military nuclear program, has delayed Iran’s ability to develop nuclear weapons by many years.”

The statement referenced a report by the 'Israel' Atomic Energy Commission (IAEC), which claimed that US strikes on the Fordo nuclear facility—one of Iran’s main uranium enrichment sites—destroyed critical infrastructure and rendered the facility inoperable.

“The achievement can continue indefinitely if Iran does not regain access to nuclear material,” the statement added.

On June 13, 'Israel' launched airstrikes targeting multiple locations across Iran, including military and nuclear sites, accusing Tehran of nearing the production of a nuclear bomb—an allegation Iran has strongly denied.

In response, Iran carried out missile and drone strikes, escalating the conflict.

The United States further intensified military action by bombing three Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday, marking a deepening of the confrontation.