Iran Vows to Continue Nuclear Enrichment Despite U.S. Strikes, Says Foreign Minister

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Fox News that Tehran will not abandon its nuclear enrichment program, even after sustaining serious damage to its nuclear infrastructure during recent U.S. airstrikes in the wake of the Israel-Iran conflict.

“Iran will continue to enrich uranium,” Araghchi stated firmly, pushing back against growing international pressure. “No amount of military aggression or sabotage will stop our peaceful nuclear ambitions.”

The comments mark a defiant stance from Iran’s leadership following a series of coordinated airstrikes by the United States targeting key Iranian nuclear and military sites, launched in response to escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran.

While Iran claims its nuclear activities are for civilian energy and medical purposes, U.S. and Israeli officials have repeatedly warned that Tehran's capabilities could be diverted toward building a nuclear weapon.

Damage assessments following the strikes revealed significant setbacks to Iran’s centrifuge facilities and uranium stockpiles, but experts say the country’s nuclear program remains resilient and capable of rebuilding quickly.

The international community, including the U.N. and EU, is closely monitoring the situation, with diplomatic channels reportedly strained but still open. U.S. officials have yet to comment directly on Araghchi’s latest remarks.

The statement adds to tensions in an already volatile region and raises questions about the future of the Iran nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, which collapsed in 2018 and remains in diplomatic limbo.