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Former Israeli Defense Minister Advocates for Physical Removal of Iranian Enriched Uranium

Jun 08, 2026 04:28 AM CT Israel nuclear_program,iran_israel_conflict,military_options,beny_gallant

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Former Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gallant stated that physically removing enriched uranium from Iran is a viable option to mitigate existential risks, despite acknowledging the dangers involved. This statement reflects ongoing Israeli strategic deliberations regarding military options against Iran's nuclear program, contributing to the broader discourse on conflict escalation thresholds.

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According to Gallant, such an operation would be dangerous, but "worth paying the price to avoid an existential risk."

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Former Defense Minister Benny Gallant advocated for the physical removal of enriched uranium from Iran as a necessary measure to avoid existential risk.

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