Tehran (TDI): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has confirmed that the country’s Fordow nuclear facility suffered “serious and heavy” damage in a recent US airstrike, though the full extent of the impact remains under evaluation.
In an interview aired by CBS News on Tuesday, Araqchi stated, “No one exactly knows what has transpired in Fordow. That being said, what we know so far is that the facilities have been seriously and heavily damaged.”
He added that Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization is conducting a comprehensive assessment of the strike’s impact, with findings expected to be submitted to the government in the coming days.
While Iranian state communications have reportedly downplayed the level of destruction, US officials suggest that internal intelligence assessments paint a more severe picture.
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US President Donald Trump, speaking at a rally over the weekend, claimed the strikes had “completely and totally obliterated” Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
However, senior US officials later acknowledged that it would take more time to determine the full operational impact of the strike, particularly on critical underground installations like Fordow.
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The attack, which reportedly took place last weekend, has drawn international scrutiny, with several world powers calling for restraint amid fears of further escalation in the region.
Farkhund Yousafzai is an Associate Editor at The Diplomatic Insight.
