Iranian President President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran in Tehran, inspecting the facility and consulting with scientists. He declared:

“You cannot set us back by destroying buildings. Iranian scientists still possess nuclear knowledge. We will rebuild stronger than before.”

Iranian President President Masoud Pezeshkian

The statement references U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites during the recent Israel-Iran conflict, signaling Tehran’s intent to continue its civilian nuclear program with resilience.

Nuclear Program Stance

During his visit, Pezeshkian reiterated that Iran is not seeking nuclear weapons, maintaining that the country’s nuclear ambitions are strictly for civilian and energy purposes. The visit was documented in a video released on the Iranian presidency’s official website.

Negotiations and Regional Context

The visit follows calls from Oman for renewed U.S.-Iran nuclear talks. Oman hosted five rounds of negotiations, with a sixth planned, but the conflict interrupted the discussions. Twelve-day clashes culminated in U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, with U.S. President Donald Trump claiming to have “destroyed Iran’s nuclear program,” although the full extent of the damage remains unclear.

Global Implications

Iran’s pledge to rebuild its facilities amid renewed U.S. nuclear tests signals potential escalation in the region. Analysts warn that ongoing military developments and diplomatic disruptions could further strain efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.