Iran has accused Israel of assassinating six of its nuclear scientists and launching an attack on the Natanz nuclear facility. Tehran claims that this assault has further reinforced the necessity of continuing its uranium enrichment and missile development programs.

In a strongly worded statement, Iran said, “One cannot negotiate with a predatory state like Israel using anything but the language of power.” Iranian officials also stated that the world now has a clearer understanding of why Iran is determined to advance its uranium enrichment, nuclear technology, and missile capabilities.

Meanwhile, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that Israel’s attack did not cause any damage to the nuclear facilities in the city of Isfahan.