Iran Begins Nuclear Site Repairs, Pledges Program Resumption Amid US-Israel Strikes

Following coordinated Israeli and U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, including Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan, Iran has declared its readiness to resume its nuclear program and uranium enrichment without interruption. While initial assessments indicate the bombings caused significant damage and delays, they did not destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities, with Tehran already initiating repair efforts. The strikes also targeted ballistic missile sites and resulted in the deaths of numerous Iranian nuclear scientists and intelligence officials. A fragile ceasefire has been declared between Israel and Iran, though missile exchanges have cast doubt on its stability. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi has welcomed the ceasefire and urged Iran to restore cooperation with the agency, proposing meetings to seek diplomatic solutions. U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that Iran would never be able to rebuild its nuclear facilities, emphasizing the need for a negotiated solution to prevent Iran from advancing its nuclear program.