When President Donald Trump approved recent strikes against Iran, the point was to hinder Tehran’s nuclear enrichment program for the foreseeable future.
Iran, however, now says that while its facilities have been damaged, the country has no plans to abandon its program.
Fox News broke the story with a bombshell interview with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Not giving up
Araghchi sat down with Fox News’ Bret Baier this week, and he was very open about the terrorist nation’s desire to continue its nuclear program.
Even with the threat of international sanctions, Araghchi stated, “We cannot give up enrichment because it is an achievement of our own scientists. And now, more than that, it is a question of national pride.”
He went on, “Our enrichment is so dear to us.”
Araghchi also confirmed that the strike was successful, stating, “Our facilities have been damaged — seriously damaged. The extent of which is now under evaluation by our atomic energy organization.”
He continued, “But as far as I know, they are seriously damaged.”
It will take some time to get an accurate read on the true status of Iranian facilities, as has been noted in past reports, as most publicly known information is based on surface photos taken after the attack.
As Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard noted, Iran had not yet given formal approval for the creation of a nuclear weapon, but it would not take long for its scientists to produce one if leadership gave the thumbs up.
The country’s Supreme Leader is trying to push the narrative that the country is only enriching uranium so it can produce nuclear energy, stating, “The number of countries in the world that have achieved a complete nuclear fuel cycle is perhaps fewer than the number of fingers on a person’s two hands.”
He added, “We’re capable of producing nuclear fuel starting from the mine and all the way to the power plant.”
The deadline for Iran to reach a nuclear agreement is approaching quickly, and the nation is facing severe international sanctions if an one is not reached.
During Trump’s first term, he nearly crippled the country, but Iran was able to get back into the game after then-President Joe Biden lifted his predecessor’s sanctions.
Iran had been in talks with the United States prior to the recent strike, but talks broke off after the bombs dropped, and American and Iranian officials have not met since.
Leaders from Tehran are scheduled to talk to E3 nations this week and will speak to some of their own top allies, such as China and Russia.
This picture should be much clearer by the end of the week, as we will have a far better idea where other nations stand and whether they are willing to work with the United States on placing sanctions if Iran does not agree on a deal.
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Author: G. McConway
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