Tehran( The COW News Digital) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has firmly declared that Iran will not abandon its uranium enrichment program, despite recent U.S. and Israeli attacks on its nuclear facilities. His remarks came during an interview on a major U.S. news channel, where he reiterated Tehran’s resolve to uphold its nuclear advancements as a matter of national pride.
“While our nuclear facilities have suffered serious damage, uranium enrichment remains one of the greatest achievements of our scientists and a symbol of Iran’s sovereignty,” Araghchi stated. He stressed that enrichment is not just a technical process, but a strategic right that must be included in any future nuclear agreement.
The foreign minister also emphasized that the enrichment process was indigenously developed and cannot be eliminated through military aggression. “Our nuclear program is not something imported that can be destroyed by bombing. The knowledge and technology are within our people,” he said.
His remarks follow the June 22 airstrikes carried out by the United States on three key Iranian nuclear facilities, including the Fordow underground enrichment plant near southern Tehran. The strikes came in response to alleged Iranian threats and followed an earlier Israeli attack on Tehran. U.S. President Donald Trump had hailed the strikes as a success, claiming the facilities were completely destroyed.
When questioned about the status of enriched uranium that was secured prior to the strikes, Araghchi said, “I do not currently have detailed information, but the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran is evaluating the extent of the damage to nuclear and enriched materials.”
Despite the physical damage inflicted on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, Araghchi emphasized that Iran remains committed to its scientific path. “We are not seeking conflict, but any future deal must recognize our enrichment rights,” he insisted, adding that a military solution is not viable in resolving this matter.
The statement comes at a time of renewed tensions in the Middle East, as diplomatic efforts to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) remain stalled. Analysts view Iran’s firm stance as both a message to the international community and a reaffirmation of its strategic goals in the face of external pressure.
