Iran Issues Nuclear Program Update Following US Bombing
Summary
Iran announced it has not enriched uranium since U.S. attacks in June damaged several nuclear sites. The U.S. carried out these strikes to limit Iran's ability to produce nuclear weapons. Iran maintains its nuclear program is peaceful and is monitored by the international nuclear watchdog, the IAEA.Key Facts
- Iran's Foreign Minister stated that no uranium enrichment is happening because their facilities were attacked by the U.S.
- The U.S. strikes in June targeted three major Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
- B-2 bombers and "bunker buster" bombs were used in the U.S. operation called Midnight Hammer.
- Israel had previously struck parts of Iran's nuclear sites before the U.S. attack.
- The IAEA confirmed that Iran is not currently enriching uranium but retains nuclear material and expertise.
- The IAEA has not been able to verify Iran's nuclear stockpile since the attacks.
- Iran's nuclear program remains under international monitoring, as stated by Iranian officials.
- The U.S. rejected Iran's conditions for new nuclear talks, saying negotiations are not ready to restart.
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