Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the latest U.S. strikes have shattered any remaining chance of diplomacy with Washington or European powers.
In a post on X, Araghchi wrote: “Last week, we were negotiating with the U.S. when Israel chose to sabotage those talks. This week, we were in discussions with the E3/EU, and now the U.S. has done the same.” He questioned what conclusion others might draw from this repeated pattern.
Responding to calls from the UK and the European Union for Iran to return to the negotiating table, Araghchi said such appeals are now meaningless. “How can Iran return to a process it never abandoned — let alone destroyed?” he asked.
The United States has intervened in Israel’s conflict with Iran by launching strikes on three nuclear facilities in Tehran. President Donald Trump declared the strikes a success, claiming they completely destroyed Iran’s main nuclear sites including the underground enrichment plant at Fordow, as well as facilities in Natanz and Isfahan.
Trump emphasised the use of six bunker-buster bombs on Fordow and 30 Tomahawk missiles on other sites, marking the first deployment of these bombs, known as Massive Ordnance Penetrators. He warned of further action unless Iran swiftly pursued peace, asserting that the strikes aimed to dismantle Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the US actions, foreseeing a historic shift with the strength of American support. In response, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticised the attacks, warning of lasting consequences and reserving the right to retaliate.
The US utilized GBU-57 A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator bombs designed to penetrate deeply and explode underground, capable of reaching depths of about 200 feet. Tomahawk missiles, launched from US Navy ships and submarines, provided additional firepower with their precision-guided capabilities, maintaining a low radar profile during flight.
The situation has escalated tensions majorly, prompting international concern and calls for dialogue amidst fears of broader conflict.
