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2026-02-16 13:14:48
[Israeli Prime Minister: Iran Must Dismantle Nuclear Facilities Ahead of New Round of US-Iran Talks] On March 15th local time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech, drawing clear red lines regarding the post-war arrangements in Gaza and the Iranian nuclear issue. When discussing Iran, Netanyahu revealed the content of his previous communications with US President Donald Trump. Regarding the upcoming round of US-Iran talks, Netanyahu expressed "skepticism" and set Israel's bottom line for the US. Netanyahu stated that any agreement must include the dismantling of Iran's nuclear infrastructure, not just a suspension of the uranium enrichment process; it must ensure that Iran has no uranium enrichment capabilities, which requires the complete dismantling and removal of related equipment and infrastructure from Iran. Regarding previous media reports that the US-drafted peace plan might allow Hamas to retain "some light weapons," Netanyahu stated that Hamas's disarmament must be thorough. "They must surrender their weapons, not just so-called 'heavy weapons.'" Netanyahu said that it is estimated Hamas still possesses approximately 60,000 rifles, which, along with rockets and rocket launchers, must all be confiscated or removed from Gaza. Furthermore, Netanyahu revealed that the Israeli army has destroyed approximately 150 kilometers of Hamas tunnel network. (CCTV)
