The War Isn't Over: Why the IDF is Bracing for a Physical Ground Raid in Iran

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has clarified that the war against the Iranian regime is far from over, despite significant operational achievements in recent weeks. In a candid interview with the American program 60 Minutes, scheduled to air in full tonight, the Prime Minister insisted that the campaign cannot reach its stopping point as long as highly enriched uranium remains on Iranian soil. Netanyahu emphasized that the removal of this material is a non-negotiable objective that "can be done physically."

When pressed on how he imagines the evacuation of nuclear material from a hostile nation, Netanyahu’s response was remarkably direct. "You just go in and take it out," he told the interviewer. While he refused to specify whether such a mission would involve Israeli or American special forces, he revealed a private conversation with President Donald Trump. According to Netanyahu, the American President told him point-blank, "I want to go in there," referring to the physical seizure of the nuclear stockpile.

Netanyahu outlined the remaining threats that prevent a cessation of hostilities, including active enrichment sites that must be dismantled, the ballistic missile program, and the various terrorist proxies Iran supports across the region. He noted that while Israel has eroded much of this infrastructure, the core components are "still there" and require further military or diplomatic action. He maintained that while a negotiated removal would be the preferred path, the physical option remains firmly on the table.

Simultaneously, President Trump addressed the status of the war in an interview with journalist Sharyl Attkisson. Trump asserted that while the Iranian regime has essentially been defeated, combat operations have not concluded. He claimed that the U.S. has successfully hit approximately 70% of its planned targets. "We can go in again in another two weeks and hit every single target," the President warned, suggesting that the Iranian military’s recovery will take years even if no further action is taken.

The President also issued a specific warning regarding uranium buried deep underground, noting that the newly established Space Force is monitoring these sensitive sites with advanced technology. "If anyone approaches that place, we will know about it and we will blow them up," Trump cautioned. His remarks suggest a shift from standard aerial bombardment toward a policy of immediate tactical strikes against any attempt by the regime to move or utilize its remaining nuclear assets.

These dual declarations from Jerusalem and Washington indicate a unified stance on the final objectives of the regional war. Netanyahu refused to provide a specific timeline for the end of the campaign, making it clear that the intensity of the pressure will not let up until the nuclear threat is permanently neutralized. As the world awaits a formal diplomatic response from Tehran, the threat of a physical ground incursion or "final touches" strikes looms larger than ever.