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Iran’s foreign minister announced that Tehran has halted all uranium enrichment following the destruction of its enrichment facilities by Israeli and U.S. forces in June, while signaling the country remains open to negotiations with the West over its nuclear program.
Some key facts:
• Iran is no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country after its facilities were bombed by Israel and the United States during a 12-day war in June, said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
• The foreign minister confirmed that all Iranian nuclear facilities remain under International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards and monitoring.
• The bombed enrichment sites in Iran include facilities at Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz, with satellite imagery showing no major reconstruction work has occurred.
• Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity before the attacks, which is close to weapons-grade levels.
• Iranian officials said they have been threatened with additional attacks if they attempt to access or repair the damaged enrichment sites.
• Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful and maintains that uranium enrichment is an inalienable right.
• The foreign minister said Iran would only negotiate with the U.S. if Washington moves away from what he called “maximalist and excessive” demands.
• Israel’s attack severely damaged Iran’s air defense systems, potentially leaving the country vulnerable to future airstrikes.
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