Iran confirmed on Monday that it would not abandon its nuclear enrichment program in an exclusive interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Araghchi confirmed that the US’s biggest ambition to block all enrichment capabilities is unlikely to come true despite the threat of intense international sanctions.
“We cannot give up enrichment because it is the result of our own scientists. And now, more than that, it is a matter of national pride,” Araguchi said. “Our enrichment is very important to us,” he said.
The Foreign Minister confirmed that the extent of damage to Iran’s nuclear facilities caused by the US strike last month was “severe,” but he did not comment on whether the rich uranium survived the strike.
“Our facility is damaged. It is seriously damaged,” Araguchi said. “It is currently being evaluated by atomic energy organizations.
This is a developing story…
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