Key Facts
• June 21: Israel announced attacks on nuclear facilities in central Iran, including Isfahan.
• Iranian media reported no hazardous material leaks from the attacks.
• Iran’s Ministry of Health confirmed at least 430 deaths since June 13 due to Israeli strikes.
• Iran has retaliated with continued attacks on various locations in Israel.
• During a visit to Turkey, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated, ‘Diplomacy requires halting Israeli aggression.’
• Araghchi emphasized that negotiations with the U.S. are impossible while it supports Israeli bombings.
• Axios reported Araghchi is expected to meet Russian President Putin on June 23.
Summary
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated that Iran will not engage in negotiations with the United States as long as Israeli attacks persist. On June 21, Israel announced strikes on nuclear facilities in central Iran, including Isfahan, though Iranian media reported no hazardous material leaks. Iran’s Ministry of Health confirmed at least 430 fatalities since June 13 due to Israeli attacks, while Iran has launched retaliatory strikes on Israeli targets. During a visit to Turkey, Araghchi stressed that diplomacy requires an end to Israeli aggression and criticized U.S. support for Israeli bombings. Additionally, Araghchi is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 23, according to Axios.
