In a recent address, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared that the United States gained nothing from its military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, asserting that these actions failed to significantly disrupt Iran’s nuclear program. This declaration came shortly after a ceasefire agreement with Israel was reached.
Khamenei criticized the US for its actions, suggesting that the retaliatory strikes against an American air base in Qatar inflicted a substantial setback. Meanwhile, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed that intelligence reports indicate the strikes have significantly hindered Iran’s nuclear ambitions, potentially delaying them for years.
Despite earlier remarks from former President Trump, who asserted that the airstrikes had entirely destroyed key nuclear sites, Khamenei countered these claims, asserting that they had achieved nothing meaningful and warned of future retaliatory action against US facilities in the region.
As tensions rise, reports indicate that while the US considers various strategies to encourage Iran back to negotiation talks, including funding for civilian nuclear programs, Iranian officials have expressed no immediate intention of engaging in discussions. Additionally, Iran is moving toward decreasing its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), further intensifying the situation.
According to Iranian health ministry reports, recent violent confrontations have resulted in numerous casualties, and both sides seem steadfast in their positions as geopolitical tensions escalate.
Source: www.bbc.com
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