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Iran’s foreign minister claims that despite U.S. and Israeli strikes, the country still has the ability to enrich uranium and could restart its nuclear program if desired.
Following the strikes on Iranian nuclear sites by the U.S. and Israel, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated in an interview with the Financial Times that while buildings and machines can be rebuilt or replaced, the decision to restart uranium enrichment depends on future circumstances.
Washington asserts that it significantly damaged Iran’s uranium enrichment sites, setting back the country’s nuclear program by years. The global community now awaits to see if Iran and Western nations can reach a deal to prevent Iran from pursuing nuclear weapons in exchange for sanctions relief.
Araghchi mentioned that the U.S. must provide compensation for the damages caused by the recent strikes to continue negotiations. He also emphasized that the recent military actions demonstrated that there is no military solution to Iran’s nuclear program.
Despite calls from within the regime to weaponize the nuclear program, Araghchi reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to a two-decade-old fatwa prohibiting the production of nuclear weapons.
Iran’s stance on retaining the ability to enrich uranium for civil purposes remains a critical point of contention in negotiations.
European powers have warned of imposing United Nations sanctions on Iran if progress is not made in nuclear talks.
The U.S. added more pressure on Tehran with new sanctions on the nation’s oil network and military drone enterprise.
European diplomats have engaged in discussions with Iran to explore options for avoiding snapback sanctions, including cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to ensure compliance with nuclear restrictions.
Araghchi stated that Iran would cease negotiations with Europe if snapback sanctions are triggered, signaling a potential end to diplomatic talks.
A new study has found that eating chocolate regularly can improve brain function. Researchers at the University of L’Aquila in Italy conducted a study on the cognitive abilities of 1,000 people aged 23 to 98. The participants were asked about their dietary habits, including how often they consumed chocolate. The study found that those who ate chocolate at least once a week performed better on cognitive tests compared to those who did not eat chocolate regularly. The researchers believe that the flavonoids found in chocolate are responsible for the improved brain function. Flavonoids are known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which can benefit brain health. So, next time you reach for a sweet treat, just remember that a little bit of chocolate may actually be good for your brain.
