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Ya Libnan
a day ago
- Politics
- Ya Libnan
Iran says nuclear sites ‘badly damaged' by US and Israeli strikes
This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows the Isfahan nuclear technology center in Iran after US strikes, Sunday, June 22, 2025. © Maxar Technologies via AP Iran's nuclear facilities were 'badly damaged' by US and Israeli strikes, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei told Al Jazeera English on Wednesday. The statement contradicted reports from the US media which on Tuesday had cited a classified US intelligence report that found the strikes had set Iran's nuclear programme back by only a matter of months. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded
Nahar Net
2 days ago
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Iran calls NATO chief remarks on US strikes 'disgraceful'
by Naharnet Newsdesk 25 June 2025, 17:18 Iran on Wednesday branded NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's gushing note to President Donald Trump on U.S. strikes targeting key nuclear sites as "disgraceful, despicable and irresponsible". On Tuesday, Rutte hailed in a pre-NATO summit note to Trump what he called his "decisive action" in Iran, days after the United States conducted unprecedented strikes on its nuclear facilities. Rutte said the move "was truly extraordinary and something no one else dared to do. It makes us safer." Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei hit back, saying it was "disgraceful, despicable and irresponsible for #NATO's SG to congratulate a 'truly extraordinary' criminal act of aggression against a sovereign State." Whoever "supports a crime is regarded as complicit," Baqaei said in a post on X. The U.S. strikes on Sunday hit key sites of Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz, and came 10 days after Israel launched a major bombardment campaign on Iran. Israel's attack on June 13 targeted Iranian nuclear facilities and killed top military commanders and nuclear scientists. Iran retaliated with waves of missiles strikes before a ceasefire took hold on Tuesday. Trump said the U.S. strikes had "obliterated" Iran's nuclear capabilities, and on Wednesday he insisted the strikes set the country's atomic program back "decades". Leaked U.S. intelligence cast doubt on the damage caused by American strikes, saying they had set back Tehran's nuclear program by just a few months. Iranian officials have yet to disclose the exact scale of the damage resulting from the U.S. and Israel strikes on the sites. In an interview with Al Jazeera English, Baqaei said they had been "badly damaged."
Business Recorder
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Iran calls NATO chief remarks on US strikes ‘disgraceful'
TEHRAN: Iran on Wednesday branded NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's gushing note to President Donald Trump on US strikes targeting key nuclear sites as 'disgraceful, despicable and irresponsible'. On Tuesday, Rutte hailed in a pre-NATO summit note to Trump what he called his 'decisive action' in Iran, days after the United States conducted unprecedented strikes on its nuclear facilities. Rutte said the move 'was truly extraordinary and something no one else dared to do. It makes us safer.' Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei hit back, saying it was 'disgraceful, despicable and irresponsible for #NATO's SG to congratulate a 'truly extraordinary' criminal act of aggression against a sovereign State.' Whoever 'supports a crime is regarded as complicit,' Baqaei said in a post on X. The US strikes on Sunday hit key sites of Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz, and came 10 days after Israel launched a major bombardment campaign on Iran. Israel's attack on June 13 targeted Iranian nuclear facilities and killed top military commanders and nuclear scientists. Iran retaliated with waves of missiles strikes before a ceasefire took hold on Tuesday. Trump said the US strikes had 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear capabilities, and on Wednesday he insisted the strikes set the country's atomic programme back 'decades'. Leaked US intelligence cast doubt on the damage caused by American strikes, saying they had set back Tehran's nuclear programme by just a few months. Iranian officials have yet to disclose the exact scale of the damage resulting from the US and Israel strikes on the sites. In an interview with Al Jazeera English, Baqaei said they had been 'badly damaged'.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Iran: US involvement in conflict with Israel risks ‘all-out war'
Iranian leaders issued a stark warning early Wednesday that any involvement of the U.S. military in its conflict with Israel could lead to an 'all-out war.' Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, in an interview with Al Jazeera English, said 'any American intervention would be a recipe for an all-out war in the region.' The message comes as the Trump administration appears to be readying the military to potentially aid Israel in its assault against Iran. President Trump in recent days has not ruled out that possibility, while pressuring Tehran to surrender its nuclear capabilities. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has also ordered the deployment of 'additional capabilities' to the Middle East as tensions rise in the region. Israeli officials on Monday claimed 'aerial superiority' over the Iranian capital city. Trump doubled down on the sentiment in a post Tuesday. 'We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran. Iran had good sky trackers and other defensive equipment, and plenty of it, but it doesn't compare to American made, conceived, and manufactured 'stuff,'' Trump posted on Truth Social. 'Nobody does it better than the good ol' USA,' he added, as the U.S. has helped Israel to intercept missiles from Tehran. Trump administration officials have cautioned Iranian forces not to target U.S. soldiers or any property as at least 585 people have been killed and 1,326 others are injured in the past five days of fighting, according to the Washington-based group Human Rights Activists. 'President Trump and the Administration have taken all necessary steps to protect our forces and remain in close contact with our regional partners. Let me be clear: Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel,' Secretary of State Marco Rubio said last week, after Israel launched its surprise attack on Iran's nuclear facilities and missile sites. The attack killed several top leaders and nuclear scientists, sparking a counterattack from Iran. Iranian officials on Saturday said they would target ships owned by the U.S., U.K. and France in the Black Sea if any of the allies jump into the conflict, per the Islamic republic's state-owned media. Leaders said they will continue to work on the enrichment of uranium backing the development of a peaceful nuclear program, as Trump warned that 'unconditional surrender' would be required to end the violent strikes on Tehran — not just a ceasefire agreement. Iran pulled out of the latest round of talks with the U.S. over its nuclear program, pledging to engage in further war operations as the tit-for-tat strikes continue. 'The operations carried out so far have been solely for the purpose of warning and deterrence,' said Gen. Abdul Rahim Mousavi, Iran's army chief, said, as reported by The Associated Press. 'The punishment operation will be carried out soon.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
News18
19-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
'All Options On The Table': Iran Warns US Against Direct Intervention In Israel Conflict
Last Updated: The warning underscores Iran's readiness to respond forcefully if the US is perceived as playing an active role in military operations against it. Iran has issued a strong warning to the United States on Thursday, cautioning against any direct intervention in the ongoing conflict with Israel. In remarks that signalled heightened tensions, Iran's deputy foreign minister said the Islamic Republic was prepared to defend itself in the event of further escalation, asserting that 'all options are on the table" if Washington chooses to back its ally militarily. The statement from Iran comes amid rising tensions and a deepening regional crisis, with Tehran cautioning that American intervention could escalate. The warning underscores Iran's readiness to respond forcefully if the US is perceived as playing an active role in military operations against it. 'If the United States wants to actively enter the field in favour of the Zionist regime, Iran will have to use its tools to both teach a lesson to aggressors and defend its national security and national interests," said deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi, according to state TV, reported AFP. 'Naturally, our military decision makers have all the necessary options on the table," he added. 'Recipe For All-Out War: Iran's First Warning Iran had earlier issued another warning to the United States on Thursday, mentioning that any direct intervention in support of Israel could ignite a full-scale regional conflict. 'Any American intervention would be a recipe for an all-out war in the region," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said during a live interview with Al Jazeera English. Reinforcing the warning, Iran's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, stated that if Tehran determines the US is directly involved in attacks on its territory, 'we will start responding to the US." First Published: June 19, 2025, 13:13 IST
