Tehran, June 25, 2025 – Iran has officially acknowledged that its nuclear facilities sustained significant damage following US airstrikes, raising concerns about the future of its nuclear program amid ongoing regional tensions.
On Wednesday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, confirmed the extensive impact of the US strikes carried out on Sunday. “Our nuclear installations have been badly damaged,” Baghaei stated, emphasizing that the facilities had faced repeated attacks. He refrained from providing specific details, describing the matter as a technical issue under review by Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization and other relevant bodies.
The strikes targeted key nuclear sites, with satellite imagery revealing visible damage to infrastructure critical to Iran’s uranium enrichment capabilities. While Baghaei’s statement marks Iran’s first public admission of the severity of the damage, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has suggested that enriched uranium may still be present at the affected sites, though no official confirmation has been provided. The lack of detailed information from Iranian authorities has fueled speculation about the extent to which the country’s nuclear ambitions have been set back.
The US has claimed the strikes were a strategic move to curb Iran’s nuclear program, but conflicting reports have emerged regarding the full scope of the damage. Initial assessments indicate that while above-ground facilities suffered significant destruction, some underground components may remain intact. This has led to debates over whether the strikes have achieved their intended goal or merely delayed Iran’s nuclear progress by months.
As the situation develops, global attention remains focused on Iran’s next steps and the potential for further escalation in the region. The international community awaits detailed reports from both Iranian authorities and the IAEA to better understand the implications for nuclear non-proliferation efforts.
