Iran has pledged to rebuild its nuclear infrastructure “stronger than before” after suffering extensive damage from coordinated Israeli and U.S. strikes, while Oman—acting as mediator—urged Tehran and Washington to restart stalled negotiations. President Masoud Pezeshkian said reconstruction would proceed swiftly despite the reimposition of UN sanctions triggered by European powers under the nuclear deal’s snapback mechanism. The June attacks marked an unprecedented escalation, with Israel targeting enrichment facilities, missile bases, and research centers, killing several senior scientists. Tehran retaliated with ballistic-missile salvos on Israeli cities before Washington intervened to broker a 12-day truce. U.S. President Donald Trump later claimed the strikes had “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear program, though Western intelligence suggests the damage, while severe, was not total. Iranian officials assert that underground facilities remain operational. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that Oman has transmitted multiple messages from Washington proposing renewed engagement. Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani said Iran has “received overtures” but gave no details. Oman previously hosted five secret U.S.–Iran rounds before the war halted talks. Analysts say Tehran’s vow to rebuild serves both domestic and strategic aims: to project resilience, deter future attacks, and extract leverage in potential diplomacy. The confrontation has reignited debate in Europe about deterrence and non-proliferation enforcement. Regional observers warn that without new dialogue, Tehran may accelerate weaponization efforts, further destabilizing the Gulf.
