Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Sunday that the country is no longer enriching uranium at any site following attacks on its facilities. He affirmed that all nuclear sites are under IAEA monitoring and emphasized Iran's undeniable right to peaceful nuclear technology. The remarks came during a conference in Tehran addressing international law and recent conflicts.
On November 16, 2025, in Tehran, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi addressed concerns about the nation's nuclear program during a conference titled "International Law Under Assault: Aggression and Self-Defense." Responding to a question from an Associated Press journalist, Araghchi provided a direct update, stating that Tehran is no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country.
Araghchi explained the halt in activities: "There is no undeclared nuclear enrichment in Iran. All of our facilities are under the safeguards and monitoring of the International Atomic Energy Agency." He attributed the current suspension to recent attacks, noting, "There is no enrichment right now because our facilities — our enrichment facilities — have been attacked."
The minister's comments follow Israel's and the United States' bombing of Iran's enrichment sites in June 2025, during a 12-day war. Araghchi reiterated Iran's position on its nuclear rights: "Iran's right for enrichment, for peaceful use of nuclear technology, including enrichment, is undeniable. We have this right and we continue to exercise that and we hope that the international community, including the United States, recognize our rights and understand that this is an inalienable right of Iran and we would never give up our rights."
The conference, hosted by Iran's Institute for Political and International Studies—affiliated with the Foreign Ministry—included papers from Iranian analysts on the June war. One participant, international relations professor Mohammad Kazem Sajjadpour, described Iran's response as "remarkable, inspiring, historic and above all, pure," contrasting it with Israel's actions. The event took place inside the Martyr General Qassem Soleimani Building, named after the Revolutionary Guard leader killed in a U.S. drone strike in 2020. Outside, images of children killed by Israel during the war lined the walkway.
Post-war, Iran faces challenges, including decimated air defense systems and ongoing economic pressures amid high tensions over its nuclear program.