Speaking at a conference in Tel Aviv, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that time is of the essence as Israel has waited "very long." Foreign Minister Eli Cohen calls on Washington to establish a credible military threat to deter Iran, stresses that Israel is ready to act alone.
"Inspectors need to determine whether Iran intentionally produced the material, or whether the concentration was an unintended accumulation within the network of pipes connecting the hundreds of fast-spinning centrifuges used to separate the isotopes," Bloomberg reports.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blames Iran for targeting an Israeli-linked tanker in the Persian Gulf, adding that "we are doing – and will do – everything to defend our people and we are responding forcefully to the attacks against us."
The attack, which according to the report happened on February 10, targeted Liberia-flagged Campo Square, which belongs to a shipping company headed by Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer.
Raisi, whose hardline government faces one of the boldest challenges from young protesters calling for its ouster, appealed to the “deceived youth” to repent so they can be pardoned by Iran's supreme leader.
An increase in spying activities was first observed in September 2022, when nationwide protests broke out across Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini.
Development comes a day after Iran reveals an underground air force base meant to counter potential Israeli strikes.
State television says "Eagle 44" is one of the country's most important air force bases, built deep underground, housing fighters equipped with long-range cruise missiles.
An AP analysis of the images of the targeted site – reportedly an advanced weapons workshop – shows damage to the structure's roof.
The attack came amid tension between Iran and the West over Tehran's nuclear activity and its supply of arms – including long-range "suicide drones" – for Russia's war in Ukraine, as well as months of anti-government demonstrations at home.
