Defense Minister Benny Gantz told diplomats of countries on the United Nations Security Council Wednesday that Iran's breakout time – the period it would take it to have enough fissile material for a nuclear bomb if it embarks on such a path – has been significantly reduced in light of its enrichment progress as of late.
Gantz assessed that once a decision is made in Tehran, it would be "10 weeks away from having the weapons-grade material necessary for a nuclear weapon." Similar assessments have been made by Israeli and American officials in recent months as Iran and the West have engaged in talks aimed at curtailing its nuclear program.
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Gantz insisted during the meeting that Iran was increasingly emboldened in its actions across the region, including the recent attacks on maritime vessels in the Gulf of Oman.
"Now is the time for deeds – words are not enough. It is time for diplomatic, economic, and even military action –otherwise, the attacks will continue," Gantz maintained.
Gantz said that Israel had and would continue to share incriminating evidence of Iran's activity with the international community.
This article was first published by i24NEWS.
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