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Iran Vows To Rebuild Nuclear Sites as It Rejects Direct U.S. Talks and Missile Limits

IAEA tracking gaps and European snapback sanctions now set the contours of the next phase.

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.