Iran vows to build 1,000 nuclear sites if Israel attacks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has vowed that if Israel attacks Iran's nuclear facilities, the country will rebuild them, stating, "If you strike a hundred of those, we will build a thousand other ones." His comments followed reports from U.S. intelligence suggesting that Israel is likely to attempt a strike on Iran's Fordow and Natanz nuclear sites in the first half of 2025. Pezeshkian criticized the U.S. for its contradictory stance, claiming that while President Trump expresses a desire for negotiations, he simultaneously imposes harsh sanctions on Iran. Trump has suggested a preference for a diplomatic solution over military action, yet the possibility of an Israeli strike remains a concern amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel. Iranian military leaders have warned that any attack would be met with a robust defensive response, contributing to an escalating atmosphere of conflict in the region. The backdrop of these developments includes previous exchanges of military actions between the two nations, further complicating the geopolitical landscape.