Iran has announced plans to rebuild its nuclear facilities “stronger than before” following extensive damage caused by Israeli and US airstrikes, while Oman has urged Tehran and Washington to resume long-stalled diplomatic negotiations. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed that the country will restore all destroyed nuclear sites, echoing earlier statements he made prior to the attacks.
The June conflict saw Israel launch a 12-day aerial campaign targeting Iranian nuclear and military facilities, including research centers and residential areas, killing several top nuclear scientists. Iran retaliated with ballistic missile strikes on Israeli cities, escalating regional tensions before the United States declared a halt in fighting in July.
Although Washington claimed that the strikes had “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear capabilities, Iranian officials have insisted that reconstruction is already underway. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi admitted that the damage was “serious and severe” but maintained that Iran’s program would recover and continue.
As the conflict’s aftermath unfolds, Oman, a long-time mediator between the US and Iran, has called for renewed engagement to prevent further escalation. Tehran confirmed it had “received messages” regarding resuming diplomacy, though details remain limited. Oman previously hosted five rounds of indirect US-Iran talks, with a sixth round canceled days before Israel’s offensive began. Meanwhile, UN sanctions on Iran have been reinstated after European powers triggered the JCPOA snapback mechanism over alleged nuclear violations.
