Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran no longer has the capability to enrich uranium or produce ballistic missiles. ADVERTISEMENT"Now, after 20 days, I can announce to you that Iran has no ability to enrich uranium and has no ability to produce ballistic missiles," Netanyahu said in Hebrew in his opening remarks. Describing Iran as "weaker than ever", Netanyahu said Israel is a regional power, "and some would say a world power". Addressing the foreign press in English, Netanyahu dismissed rumours of his death, saying, "I want to say I am alive and you are witnesses to that". He also dismissed claims that Israel dragged the United States into the war, saying, "Does anyone really think that someone can tell (US President Donald) Trump what to do?

Source: The Telegraph March 20, 2026 01:19 UTC