Netanyahu: Iran was one year away from obtaining nuclear weapons

The Israeli Prime Minister revealed he believes Iran had the capability to develop a nuclear weapon within a year at the time the US conducted strikes on its nuclear facilities in June 2025.

Benjamin Netanyahu shared his conviction during an interview to the US media outlet Fox Business with Maria Bartiromo on July 9, Caliber.Az reports.

Speaking on the Israeli and US strikes on Iranian soil in June, the Fox host asked the prime minister on his estimations when Iran would have been able to develop a nuclear bomb, to which Netanyahu replied "Within a year. And probably more than one bomb."

In the course of the interview, Netanyahu also confirmed to the news channel that he agreed with US President Donald Trump's assessment on the notion that Iran did not transfer enriched uranium away from the targeted facilities ahead of the consequential June 23 US strikes.

The Israeli leader further accused the Iranian government of planning to increase their monthly manufacturing capability for ballistic missiles to reach 300, which he offered as another reason for conducting strikes on Iran within its borders.

By Nazrin Sadigova