Uri Nissim Levi
Reserve Colonel Dr. Uri Nissim Levi is a security expert and former senior IDF officer who provides strategic analysis on the Iranian nuclear threat and regional defense challenges.
Reserve Colonel Dr. Uri Nissim Levi is a prominent voice in Israel's security and strategic discourse, particularly regarding the existential threat posed by the Iranian nuclear program. With a background combining high-level military command and academic expertise, Levi provides detailed assessments of Iran's military infrastructure and its efforts to achieve nuclear breakout capability. Levi's analysis often focuses on the physical and geographical aspects of the Iranian threat. He has identified approximately 25 critical sites within Iran that pose a direct threat to regional stability. A central theme in his recent assessments is the Iranian proficiency in underground engineering and fortification. He frequently warns that the Iranian regime 'knows how to dig very well,' referring to the deep-buried nature of their nuclear facilities which are designed to withstand conventional aerial strikes. One specific site of concern highlighted by Levi is 'Mount Makosh' (Kuh-e Chakad), a location associated with sensitive nuclear activities. Levi has publicly expressed the necessity of addressing such sites to prevent Iran from reaching a point of no return. His perspective aligns with a security-first approach, advocating for continuous and proactive pressure—both military and diplomatic—to dismantle the infrastructure of the Islamic Republic's nuclear project. As a reserve officer and researcher, his contributions serve to inform the Israeli public and decision-makers on the technical complexities of the 'shadow war' with Tehran and the operational requirements for a credible military option.