Fact Check: "Iran vows to continue nuclear activities despite US attacks on key facilities!"
What We Know
On June 21, 2025, the United States conducted airstrikes against three key Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. President Donald Trump claimed these sites were "completely and fully obliterated" during the strikes, which were coordinated with Israel amid ongoing military conflict between Israel and Iran (AP News, BBC). Following the attacks, Iran's Atomic Energy Organization confirmed the strikes but insisted that its nuclear program would not be halted, stating that the facilities had been evacuated prior to the attacks, thus minimizing the damage (BBC, Washington Post).
Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned the strikes as a "dangerous war" initiated by the U.S. and asserted its right to respond forcefully to defend its national interests (AP News). The Iranian Revolutionary Guard subsequently launched missiles at Israel in retaliation, indicating a commitment to continue its military and nuclear activities despite the U.S. strikes (AP News, New York Times).
Analysis
The claim that Iran vows to continue its nuclear activities is supported by multiple sources. The Iranian government has publicly stated that it will not be deterred by the U.S. military actions and has emphasized its right to defend itself (AP News, BBC). The assertion from Iranian officials that the strikes would not significantly impact their nuclear program, as they had evacuated materials from the targeted sites, lends credibility to their vow to persist in their nuclear ambitions (BBC, New York Times).
However, the reliability of the sources reporting on Iran's nuclear intentions must be considered. While the AP and BBC are reputable news organizations, Iranian state media may present a biased perspective that emphasizes defiance against the U.S. and Israel. The Iranian regime has historically framed its nuclear program as peaceful, despite international skepticism regarding its intentions (BBC, Washington Post).
Moreover, while U.S. officials assert that the strikes were successful in degrading Iran's nuclear capabilities, experts caution that the long-term effects of such military actions on Iran's nuclear ambitions remain uncertain (New York Times, Atlantic Council).
Conclusion
The claim that "Iran vows to continue nuclear activities despite US attacks on key facilities" is Partially True. While Iranian officials have indeed stated their intention to persist with their nuclear program and have taken retaliatory actions, the extent to which the U.S. strikes have impacted their capabilities is still unclear. The situation is complex, involving military, political, and diplomatic dimensions that could influence Iran's future actions.
Sources
- US strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites, inserting itself into Israel's war ...
- What we know about US airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities - BBC
- Here Are the Three Iranian Nuclear Sites the U.S. Attacked
- Trump says key Iranian nuclear facilities 'totally obliterated'
- U.S. Enters War With Iran, Bombing Key Nuclear Sites
- U.S. strikes 3 nuclear sites in Iran
- Experts react: The United States just bombed Iran's nuclear sites. Here ...
