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Iran's Nuclear Program Resilient Amid US-Israeli Strikes

11/16/2025

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Saeed Khatibzadeh, Iran's deputy foreign minister, stated that Iran's nuclear program remains intact despite US and Israeli strikes on its facilities earlier this year.
He said the program relies on indigenous knowledge and is widespread nationwide.
Some infrastructure was damaged.
The missile program is undergoing repairs with reports of Chinese support.
Future dialogue on uranium enrichment depends on Iran's rights to pursue it.

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Saeed Khatibzadeh, Iran's deputy foreign minister, stated that Iran's nuclear program remains intact despite US and Israeli strikes on its facilities earlier this year.
He said the program relies on indigenous knowledge and is widespread nationwide.
Some infrastructure was damaged.
The missile program is undergoing repairs with reports of Chinese support.
Future dialogue on uranium enrichment depends on Iran's rights to pursue it.