Netanyahu says war with Iran is not over, accuses China of aiding missile program

• Benjamin Netanyahu says the confrontation with Iran is ongoing despite major damage to Iranian capabilities.
• He warns that Iran’s nuclear enrichment, missile program, and regional networks remain active threats.

Benjamin Netanyahu said the conflict with Iran is still ongoing, insisting that key security challenges have not been resolved.

Netanyahu told CBS that the confrontation with Iran has not ended despite what he described as significant operational achievements.

“There is still enriched uranium that must be removed from Iran, and enrichment sites still need to be dismantled,” he said.

He added that while ‘Israel’ has inflicted substantial damage on Iranian capabilities, further action is still required.

Nuclear program and regional influence

Netanyahu said Iran continues to advance its ballistic missile program and maintain support for regional armed groups.

He described these developments as persistent threats, arguing that Tehran remains active across multiple regional fronts.

He also said a potential collapse of the Iranian leadership is possible but unpredictable in timing.

“If the Iranian regime falls, it would mean the end of Hezbollah and Hamas, and possibly the Houthis as well,” he said.

Strait of Hormuz and wider tensions

Netanyahu warned that risks surrounding the Strait of Hormuz have become more apparent amid continued tensions, highlighting the potential impact on global shipping routes.

He said Iran took time to fully recognize the consequences of threatening maritime traffic in the strategic waterway.

China and information war claims

He also claimed that China has provided support and technical components linked to Iran’s missile production, adding that this development is viewed negatively from ‘Israel’s’ perspective.

Netanyahu further said ‘Israel’ is facing a strong international information campaign, arguing that efforts in the information space have not been fully effective.

He added that 'Israeli' intelligence continues to monitor developments closely, while declining to provide operational details.