Iran has reassured its populace that there is no immediate risk to public safety following the United States’ airstrikes on three of its nuclear facilities early Sunday morning.
“There is no danger to the people living on the outskirts of our nuclear areas,” government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani said in a televised address. “The people of Natanz, Isfahan and Fordo can continue their lives.”
The statement was issued hours after US President Donald Trump confirmed that American warplanes had struck the three critical nuclear sites, amid escalating tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation also aimed to calm the public, highlighting the robustness of the nation’s nuclear programme despite the damage incurred.
“They should know that this industry has roots in our country and the roots of this national industry cannot be destroyed,” said agency spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi, as quoted by Iran’s Tasnim news agency. “Of course, we have suffered damage, but this is not the first time that the industry has suffered damage.”
The remarks seem intended to mitigate public anxiety and underscore Iran’s resolve to pursue its nuclear ambitions despite international pressure and military actions.
The airstrikes, which represent a significant intensification of regional conflicts, have elicited condemnation from nations including China and Russia, and sparked warnings of a wider conflict if diplomatic efforts fail to gain traction.
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