Overview

• President Trump told reporters in Scotland on July 28 that the US would destroy Iran’s uranium enrichment facilities “faster than you can wave your finger” if Tehran resumes its nuclear program.
• Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi affirmed Iran will not abandon its enrichment program—calling it a national scientific achievement—and warned of “impossible to cover up” retaliation against any further attack.
• Europe-brokered indirect talks have resumed after multiple “serious, frank and detailed” rounds but remain deadlocked over limits on uranium enrichment.
• US airstrikes on June 22 targeted Iran’s underground sites at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, and Iran’s subsequent missile barrage on Al-Udeid Air Base was fully intercepted with no casualties.
• Iran has raised uranium purity to 60%—surpassing the 2015 accord’s cap but below weapons-grade—and European powers warn that continued enrichment could trigger a UN sanctions snapback.