Iran Says Will Not Halt Nuclear Enrichment Ahead of European Talks
IRAN, JUL 21 – Iran plans to rebuild nuclear sites and continue uranium enrichment as a sovereign right despite serious damage from US and Israeli strikes, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
- Monday's Fox News 'Special Report' features Araghchi stating Iran confirmed it will not give up its nuclear enrichment, and the interview set to air at 6 pm.
- Araghchi noted that enrichment has stopped, while `damage is serious and severe`, and `it is a question of national pride`.
- According to Araghchi, the Atomic Energy Organization is still evaluating the extent of the damage caused by US airstrikes last month, which he described as 'serious'.
- Despite EU talks, the US is not expected to participate in Istanbul this weekend, as Iran remains firm against halting its nuclear enrichment program.
- Under these conditions, Tehran faces intensifying sanctions and arms restrictions if it fails to reach a nuclear deal by the end of August, `David Lammy warned`.
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A few weeks after the Israeli and American attacks on Iranian soil, Tehran recognizes significant damage to its nuclear programme and is about to open a new round of international nuclear talks. The Islamic Republic, which fears a return to the UN sanctions against it, provided for in the 2015 Iranian nuclear agreement, is also holding talks with Russia and China on Tuesday, July 22, before discussions with the West.
Tehran has announced that it will not abandon its nuclear program, including uranium enrichment, despite Western pressure and the enormous damage caused to Iran's nuclear facilities by the US bombing in June.
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