Iran's foreign minister announced on Sunday that the country is no longer enriching uranium at any of its facilities. This statement marks the clearest response from the Iranian government regarding its nuclear program since Israel and the United States targeted its enrichment sites in June.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi addressed questions from an Associated Press journalist during a summit in Tehran. He stated, "There is no undeclared nuclear enrichment in Iran. All of our facilities are under the safeguards and monitoring of the International Atomic Energy Agency. There is no enrichment right now because our facilities — our enrichment facilities — have been attacked."

When asked about the conditions necessary for Iran to resume negotiations with the U.S. and other nations, Araghchi emphasized that Iran's stance on its nuclear rights remains unchanged. He asserted, "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 foreign minister's comments came during a three-day summit hosted by Iran's Institute for Political and International Studies, which is linked to the Foreign Ministry. The conference, titled "International Law Under Assault: Aggression and Self-Defense," featured discussions from Iranian political analysts regarding the recent conflict, which lasted 12 days. Some speakers highlighted remarks from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who praised Israel for its military actions.

Mohammad Kazem Sajjadpour, an international relations professor, described Iran's military response as "remarkable, inspiring, historic and above all, pure," contrasting it with Israel's actions.

The summit took place in the Martyr General Qassem Soleimani Building, named after the Revolutionary Guard leader killed by a U.S. drone strike in 2020. Outside the venue, images of children killed during the conflict were displayed, underscoring the emotional weight of the discussions.

Despite the Iranian government's assertive stance, the country faces significant challenges following the recent war. Israel's attacks severely damaged Iran's air defense systems, raising concerns about potential future airstrikes amid ongoing tensions over Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Additionally, Iran's Shiite theocracy is grappling with economic pressures and societal changes, which have previously led to widespread protests over issues such as mandatory hijab laws and government-subsidized gasoline prices. The government has yet to make definitive decisions on these contentious matters.