Overview
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian pledged to reconstruct damaged nuclear facilities "stronger than before" and reiterated that the program is for civilian uses.
- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran will continue uranium enrichment, ruled out any negotiation over its missile arsenal, and labeled U.S. conditions for talks as unacceptable.
- Tehran says roughly 400 kg of 60% enriched uranium remains under the rubble of bombed sites and has not been moved, with officials indicating it will not be retrieved until conditions are right.
- Oman urged Washington and Tehran to resume diplomacy, with Iran confirming receipt of messages via Muscat and stating it is open to indirect, equal-footing talks but is not in a hurry.
- IAEA chief Rafael Grossi reported renewed activity at Iranian nuclear locations and gaps in material accounting, as the U.K., France and Germany reinstated UN sanctions through JCPOA snapback.