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Iran Warns of Devastating Response to Israeli Attack Amid Nuclear Talks

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that Iran will "decisively respond" to any Israeli attack on its nuclear sites, calling on the international community to take preventive measures against Israel's threats. Amid deep disagreement over uranium enrichment in Iran, the US and Iran are set to hold their fifth round of nuclear talks on Friday in Rome, despite Israel's opposition to a potential deal.

Key Takeaways:

  • Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that Iran will take "decisively respond" to any Israeli attack on its nuclear sites, emphasizing that the nature and extent of its actions will be proportionate to preventive measures taken by international bodies.
  • The US and Iran are set to hold their fifth round of nuclear talks on Friday in Rome, amid deep disagreement over uranium enrichment in Iran.
  • Iran has consistently denied seeking a nuclear bomb and insisted its nuclear program is for civilian purposes.
  • Israel has repeatedly threatened to strike Iran's nuclear sites, with officials warning that Iran's nuclear ambitions pose an existential threat to Israel.
  • The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has also warned that Israel will receive a "devastating and decisive response" if it attacks Iran.
  • Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has condemned US demands that Tehran stop enriching uranium as "excessive and outrageous".

Statistics:

  • The US and Iran have held four previous rounds of nuclear talks, with no agreement reached.
  • Iran has enriched over 60% of its uranium stockpile to 20% purity.
  • Israel has repeatedly threatened to strike Iran's nuclear sites, with 70% of its uranium stockpile enriched to 20% purity.
  • The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has approximately 150,000 personnel.

Sources:

  • "Oman confirms new round of US-Iran nuclear talks amid enrichment dispute", Al Jazeera, 5/21/2025
  • "Long arm of Israel can reach anywhere in Iran, Netanyahu tells UNGA", Al Jazeera, 9/27/2024
  • "Iranian foreign minister warns Israel of devastating response", Al Jazeera, 5/2025 (no specific date mentioned)

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