In a surprising announcement, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that the nation’s nuclear facilities were severely impacted by recent U.S. strikes. This declaration comes amidst conflicting reports from Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who downplayed the effectiveness of the attacks. Araghchi, speaking to state television, highlighted the extent of the damages, indicating that the assessments were ongoing and the losses "were not small." He also suggested that Iran might cease cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), jeopardizing future inspections of nuclear facilities. This follows the Iranian Parliament’s approval of new legislation that could prohibit IAEA collaboration, marking a significant escalation in response to the bombings of sites including Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan.
Iran's Nuclear Facilities Suffer Major Damage Reports Minister
Iran's Nuclear Facilities Suffer Major Damage Reports Minister
Iran's foreign minister reveals significant damage to nuclear sites following U.S. strikes while tensions with the Supreme Leader continue.
Iran's Foreign Minister Acknowledges Severe Damage to Nuclear Sites
Iran's top diplomat cites significant damage caused by U.S. airstrikes, while Supreme Leader's comments contradict these findings.
In a stark revelation from Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, it was confirmed that U.S. strikes have inflicted considerable damage on the country's nuclear facilities. The confirmation reflects a shift from the rhetoric presented by Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who previously claimed that the attacks were ineffective. Araghchi stated, during an interview, that the impact on the nuclear sites is being monitored by the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, emphasizing that the damages were substantial. Furthermore, he hinted at potential restrictions on cooperation with the IAEA, pointing to a bill passed by hard-liners in Parliament that would restrict interaction with the agency. This legislative move followed the U.S. bombing of multiple nuclear installation sites, escalating tensions in the region.
Iran's top diplomat cites significant damage caused by U.S. airstrikes, while Supreme Leader's comments contradict these findings.
In a stark revelation from Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, it was confirmed that U.S. strikes have inflicted considerable damage on the country's nuclear facilities. The confirmation reflects a shift from the rhetoric presented by Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who previously claimed that the attacks were ineffective. Araghchi stated, during an interview, that the impact on the nuclear sites is being monitored by the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, emphasizing that the damages were substantial. Furthermore, he hinted at potential restrictions on cooperation with the IAEA, pointing to a bill passed by hard-liners in Parliament that would restrict interaction with the agency. This legislative move followed the U.S. bombing of multiple nuclear installation sites, escalating tensions in the region.
