Iran's Mined Nuclear Stockpile Still 'Under Rubble,' Foreign Minister Says

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-12 11:18:53 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-09-12 13:16:26

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Iran's Mined Nuclear Stockpile Still 'Under Rubble,' Foreign Minister Says

While assessing the status of the enriched nuclear material that was stockpiled at the uranium enrichment facility in Fordowwhich was subjected to an attack by the United States earlier this yearIran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that the material remains "under the rubble" and that the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran is currently assessing its condition. The findings will be reviewed later by the country's Supreme National Security Council.

The June attack on the Fordow facility, located in a mountain bunker near the city of Qom, was a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. The facility was deep underground, and the attack showed that the Israeli regime had access to sophisticated weaponry and intelligence capabilities.

The status of the nuclear stockpile at the facility could have significant implications for the future of the region. The fact that the material could be inaccessible due to the destruction of the facilities is a key development that may be pointed out in future reviews.

Araghchi did not disclose the nature of the material or the quantity of the stockpile during the interview, nor did he indicate when the review would be completed.

The developments around the Fordow uranium enrichment facility and the fate of the nuclear stockpile it housed will certainly be monitored by international observers, given the tensions and conflicts in the Middle East and the global focus on Iran's nuclear program.