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Former Iranian Nuclear Negotiator Warns of Continued Enrichment Following US Strikes

Oct 06, 2026 08:32 AM CT Tehran, Iran nuclear_program,iran,united_states,diplomacy,escalation

Summary

A former Iranian nuclear negotiator stated that recent US military actions against Iranian nuclear facilities will not halt Tehran's nuclear activities. This statement signals a hardening of Iran's strategic posture and a rejection of coercive diplomacy, suggesting that the nuclear program remains a central pillar of national security despite external pressure.

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Ex-Iranian nuclear negotiator: ‘US attacks mean Iran won’t stop nuclear activity’    Al Arabiya English

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T2 Al Arabiya
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Actor Responses

Iran NEUTRAL

Asserted through a former official that nuclear activity will continue despite US attacks.

United States NEUTRAL

Conducted attacks on Iranian nuclear infrastructure, prompting the diplomatic response.

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