Iran and the United States have presented opposing narratives regarding the current state of Iran’s nuclear programme following recent developments.
In his first remarks since the ceasefire announcement, Iran's Supreme Leader Kahmenei said that US military strikes have failed to damage Iran's nuclear capabilities. He reiterated Iran's determination to continue its uranium enrichment activities and dismissed US claims, particularly from President Trump, as exaggerated.
While US officials have described their recent attacks as having dismantled or crippled Iran's nuclear infrastructure, Iran's leadership insists this portrayal does not reflect the reality on the ground.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) remains the only authority capable of independently verifying the true condition of Iran's nuclear facilities.
However, that possibility has been complicated after the Iranian parliament passed legislation on Wednesday prohibiting cooperation with the IAEA.
The law was swiftly approved by Iran's Guardian Council, the country’s top governing body, making the decision official.
Source: With inputs from Al Jazeera