Iran Deal Must Include Blowing Up and Dismantling Nuclear Sites, demands Netanyahu

According to media reports, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a firm warning regarding any future nuclear agreement with Iran, stating that only a Libya-style disarmament approach would be acceptable. Speaking Tuesday just before departing Washington, Netanyahu emphasized that Iran’s nuclear program must be physically dismantled and destroyed under direct American supervision.

“We agree that Iran will not have nuclear weapons,” Netanyahu declared. “This can be done by agreement, but only if this agreement is Libyan-style: They go in, blow up the installations, dismantle all of the equipment under American supervision and carried out by America this would be good.”

The remarks come ahead of renewed nuclear talks between Iran and the United States in Muscat, Oman. While President Trump described the negotiations as “direct,” Iran insists they will be indirect, facilitated through mediators.

Trump, speaking alongside Netanyahu in the Oval Office on Monday, underscored his administration’s uncompromising stance, “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. If it can be done diplomatically in a full way, the way it was done in Libya, I think that would be a good thing.”

Netanyahu also highlighted several other strategic discussions held with Trump, including the ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza. He reiterated Israel’s dual objectives, “We are determined to eliminate Hamas, and at the same time, we are determined to return all of our hostages.”

Addressing critics, Netanyahu said, “The president looked at me and told the journalists who were present ‘This man is working constantly to free the hostages.’ I hope that this shatters the lie… that I don’t care. I do care, and we will be successful.”

Netanyahu also disclosed discussions on the future of the Gaza Strip, revealing that Israel is in dialogue with several countries about accepting Palestinian civilians. “In the end, this is what needs to happen,” he said.

The prime minister voiced concern about Turkey’s intentions to establish military bases in Syria, which he warned would threaten Israel. “We oppose this and are working against it,” he told Trump.

Finally, Netanyahu praised Trump’s economic diplomacy, stating that Israel would work to eliminate its trade deficit with the United States. “This is the little that we can do for the US and its president, who does so much for us.”

Describing the visit as “very warm,” Netanyahu hinted that more developments are forthcoming, “There were additional things that you will hear about later.”