Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz admitted that they failed to destroy Iran’s enriched uranium
jerusalem – June 27, 2025 –
In a noteworthy revelation, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz shared during a Channel 13 interview that both Israeli and U.S. military operations fell short of dismantling Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
He also disclosed that an attempt to assassinate Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the strikes in June ultimately did not succeed.
Uranium reserves still exist
Katz has confirmed that Israel is still in the dark about the full extent and location of Iran’s enriched uranium, admitting that some of it remains untouched.
Adding to this, a leaked U.S. DIA intelligence report revealed that the recent strikes probably only delayed Iran’s nuclear program by a few months, which goes against earlier assertions of “obliteration.”
On top of that, Iran has officially halted its cooperation with the IAEA, having passed new legislation through its Guardian Council, which makes inspection efforts even more challenging.
Khamenei Assassination Plan Unfulfilled !
Katz revealed that Israel had actually contemplated and implemented a strategy aimed at targeting Khamenei, which involved extensive airstrikes and intelligence operations.
However, that opportunity slipped away when Khamenei went underground and cut off communication with military channels, making any assassination attempts unfeasible.
Katz pointed out that, without intentions for regime change, Israel’s goal was to weaken Iran’s leadership resolve during the conflict.
What’s Next
Will U.S. and Israeli intelligence coordinate to locate and neutralize remaining uranium caches?
Can diplomatic engagement with Iran, perhaps via regional intermediaries, restore cooperation with nuclear watchdogs?
Could further military operations heighten regional tensions or trigger escalation despite cease-fire efforts?