Trump erupted over Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi's statement that the nuclear program would not be stopped. Trump threatened that the US would bomb Iran again if necessary.
US-Iran: A statement by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has provoked President Donald Trump. Araghchi had said that their nuclear sites were damaged in the US attacks, but despite this, Iran will not stop its uranium enrichment program. Trump has reacted bly to this statement. He has warned that if Iran does not stop its enrichment program, the US will bomb it again if necessary.
Trump's sharp response
Donald Trump wrote on his social media site 'Truth' that Iran's major nuclear sites have been severely damaged in US attacks. He said that if necessary, the US will carry out air strikes again. Trump's statement has once again increased tensions in US-Iran relations.
Araghchi's stance is clear
Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a conversation with American media, said that his country will not abandon its uranium enrichment at any cost. He said that this program is a symbol of the hard work and national pride of Iranian scientists. He also made it clear that their stance will not change due to US threats or attacks.
Nuclear sites damaged
Araghchi admitted that some of Iran's major nuclear sites have been severely damaged in recent US and Israeli attacks. He said that Iran's Atomic Energy Organization is assessing the damage and uranium enrichment activities have been temporarily suspended in some places. However, he did not say how much enriched uranium was safely left after the attack.
Iran's claim
Iran has always claimed that its nuclear program is entirely for civilian purposes. But the US and NATO countries believe that Iran is slowly moving towards making nuclear weapons. International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA chief Rafael Grossi also recently warned that Iran is close to acquiring the uranium needed to build a nuclear bomb.
America's suggestion of a shared arrangement
The US has suggested that instead of enriching uranium itself, Iran should acquire it under a shared international arrangement. The US wants Iran to create such an arrangement with countries like the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, so that nuclear fuel can be made available for energy purposes. But Iran has completely rejected this proposal.