The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, Mohammad Eslami, announced that Iran will rebuild the facilities that were targeted, despite international pressure and Israeli threats of further attacks.

In a press statement, Eslami said:

“It is completely natural for facilities to be damaged during any military attack. What matters is that science, knowledge, technology, and industry have deep and long-standing roots in Iran’s history.” He added, “The enrichment level and what is circulated in public opinion and the media are exaggerated by politicians, adventurers, and our enemies. A higher enrichment level does not necessarily mean weaponization; we need higher enrichment for our precision measurement instruments.”

In an interview with Sky News, Eslami continued:

“No one sells us these materials. We’ve been under sanctions for years. We need these products for reactor safety systems and for sensitive operations in reactor management. There will be no direct negotiations with the United States.”

Meanwhile, Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), told The Times that:

“Iran still has the capability to advance its nuclear program following Israeli and American airstrikes earlier this year.”

Grossi stated that:

“The Iranian government still possesses the means to manufacture centrifuges needed to enrich its uranium stockpile.”

He added, “They have the capability. Perhaps some centrifuges survived the damage. They have facilities to produce these components and carry out all related activities. So, if they choose to proceed, it’s just a matter of time.”

Grossi also noted that:

“Inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities resumed after Tehran suspended cooperation with the IAEA following the strikes in June, which destroyed several power stations, including the Fordow uranium enrichment plant.”

He warned that:

“Enriching Iran’s uranium stockpile to 90% purity would not take long.”

“It’s a matter of weeks, not months or years,” he added, “which is why Tehran’s nuclear program has come under such scrutiny even before the American strikes.”