Israeli Prime Minister declares destruction of Iran's nuclear program

According to RIA Novosti, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on June 24 the dismantling of Iran's nuclear project and promised to act with a steadfast stance if there is an attempt to restore it.

"We destroyed Iran's nuclear project. If anyone tries to revive it, we will act with the same determination and strength to prevent any such attempt. Iran will not have nuclear weapons," Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said in a video message.

Hours before the ceasefire, Israel dealt the heaviest blow to Iran's ruling regime in its history, Prime Minister Netanyahu said.

"We have eliminated hundreds of people who served the Iranian regime," Mr. Netanyahu stressed.

At the same time, a source in Iran's security sector told RIA Novosti that Iran's nuclear program was not destroyed. CNN, citing an intelligence report, noted that the US strikes did not destroy the main components of Iran's nuclear program, but only "slowed down" its development for several months.

The New York Times reported that, according to unnamed Israeli officials, Tel Aviv believes that Iran has preserved small, secret uranium enrichment facilities allegedly so that Tehran can continue developing its nuclear program in case of attacks on larger facilities.

Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi said, "the door of diplomacy must always be open, but now... it is not." According to Mr. Aragchi, it was the US that betrayed diplomacy. Iran will take all measures to protect the country's security and interests.

The development of Iran's nuclear industry will not be stopped, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said.