Iran Takes Measures to Sustain Nuclear Program After U.S.

Iran Takes Measures to Sustain Nuclear Program After U.S.–Israel Airstrikes

The Iranian government announced today that it has “taken necessary measures” to ensure the continuation of its nuclear program following recent airstrikes by U.S. and Israeli forces.

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Mohammad Eslami, speaks at a press conference in Tehran in November 2024. Photo: Reuters

Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), stated in a televised address that assessments are underway to determine the extent of the damage inflicted. “We have applied necessary measures and are evaluating the harm caused by the strikes,” he said. He added that contingency plans were already in place: “Our strategy ensures that our nuclear activities and industry remain uninterrupted.”

Earlier this week, the U.S. launched airstrikes targeting Iran’s key nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. According to U.S. officials, these attacks deployed bunker-busting bombs at Fordow, which lies deep within a mountain, causing “serious damage.” Media accounts report that approximately 14 Massive Ordnance Penetrators were dropped by B‑2 stealth bombers, with Tomahawk cruise missiles used at Isfahan.

Despite the strikes, Tehran reportedly evacuated enriched uranium and vital nuclear equipment in advance .Satellite imagery from Maxar reveals convoys of trucks moving materials away from Fordow prior to the bombing.

The U.S. has indicated it will take additional steps against nearly 400 kilograms of Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile, which Washington believes is being hidden at underground facilities damaged in the attacks.

Iranian government spokespersons—including Majid Takht‑Ravanchi, deputy foreign minister—emphasized that the enrichment program will continue under the protections of the Nuclear Non‑Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

An advisor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei affirmed that Tehran still retains enriched uranium reserves and that the “game is not over.” Meanwhile, Iranian lawmakers are deliberating a possible withdrawal from the NPT in response to escalating assaults.

As tensions rise, Iran also reportedly moved to suspend all cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), including inspections and oversight.

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