Iranian President: We will rebuild nuclear facilities if they are destroyed

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

 

Iranian President: We will rebuild nuclear facilities if they are destroyed

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday that his country has not pinned its hopes on America and will not surrender to force, injustice, and tyranny. He emphasized that "even if nuclear facilities are destroyed by bombs, we will rebuild them."

Pezeshkian said, "It is not true that if they destroy our facilities by bombs, everything will be lost. These capabilities are in our minds, so no matter what they do, we will rebuild them."

Tasnim News Agency quoted the Iranian president as saying, "Iran is currently facing the most extreme pressure and sanctions imposed by the United States and some European countries against its people."

Pezeshkian noted, "From its early days, the Iranian government initiated dialogue with all neighboring countries, and our message was clear: We are your brothers. Those living on both sides of the border belong to the same roots. All ethnic groups in Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Baluchistan, Khorasan, and throughout this land are bound by blood, culture, and history."

Meanwhile, the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) adopted a resolution condemning Iran's "non-compliance" with its nuclear obligations, a fresh warning before referring the case to the United Nations.

The text, drafted by London, Paris, Berlin, and Washington, was supported by 19 of the 35 countries, several diplomatic sources told Agence France-Presse.

This is the latest diplomatic step in years of efforts to restrict Iran's nuclear activities, amid Western fears that Tehran is seeking to develop nuclear weapons, a charge Tehran denies.

China, Russia, and Burkina Faso voted against the resolution, while 11 countries abstained, diplomats told AFP.

Paraguay and Venezuela were unable to participate due to insufficient financial contributions.

Before the vote, Tehran threatened to "respond forcefully" by reducing its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency if the resolution was adopted.

Diplomats said the resolution was intended to increase pressure on Iran.