Iran's Foreign Minister on Damaged Nuclear Sites and Diplomacy with the U.S.

Damage to Nuclear Facilities

• ⚛️ Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that the nuclear facilities at Foraux have been seriously and heavily damaged following US airstrikes.
• 🔍 The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran is currently conducting an evaluation and assessment of the damage, with reports to be submitted to the government.
• 🎯 While President Trump claimed the sites were "obliterated," Araghchi indicated they were heavily and seriously damaged, but accurate information on the extent and possibility of relaunch is pending assessment.

Nuclear Know-how and Enrichment Capabilities

• 💡 Araghchi emphasized that Iran's technological know-how and enrichment industry are localized and cannot be destroyed by bombardment.
• 🔬 He suggested that if Iran decides to pursue enrichment, they will be able to expeditiously repair the damages and make up for lost time, as the technology and science remain.
• ⏳ The head of the IAEA indicated Iran could resume uranium enrichment within months, a possibility Araghchi acknowledged based on Iran's existing technological capabilities.

Iran's Nuclear Program and International Relations

• 🌍 Araghchi stated that Iran is currently developing its policies post-aggression and that their peaceful nuclear program has become a matter of national pride.
• ⚖️ He assured the international community that Iran's nuclear program will remain absolutely peaceful, citing a religious decree from the supreme leader forbidding nuclear weaponry.
• 🕊️ Despite doubts about quick negotiations, Araghchi did not rule out the possibility of diplomacy with the United States in the near future.
• ⚠️ Iran has faced heavy sanctions for its nuclear program over the past 20 years, including the assassination of scientists and sabotage incidents.