Israeli Foreign Minister (FM) Gideon Saar stated on Wednesday that Iran has ceased its uranium enrichment activities since the 2025 war, contradicting recent assertions made by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Speaking at a meeting with members of the "American Friends of Likud," Saar noted, "Iran was planning to move its nuclear program deep underground, which is what prompted our decision to go to war."
He further clarified that "toppling the Iranian regime was not a declared objective; rather, our plan focuses on neutralizing its threats," adding that "regime change in Iran is not in our hands."
Saar continued, "We do not have a plan for a ground operation in Iran, but if a clear opportunity for regime change arises, we will act upon it." He explained that Israeli strategy relies on other tools of deterrence and confrontation, avoiding the costs of a direct ground invasion that could plunge the region into unpredictable chaos.
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