Iran's foreign minister calls attack on nuclear site 'bad gamble'

Mohammad Javad Zarif said Sunday's explosion at the Natanz nuclear facility will "strengthen" Iran amid ongoing indirect talks with the United States on the nuclear deal.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif speaks during a press conference at the International Conference on the Legal-International Claims of the Holy Defense in the capital Tehran on Feb. 23, 2021.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif speaks during a press conference at a conference in the capital Tehran on Feb. 23, 2021. - ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty Images
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Iran’s top diplomat said on Tuesday that Israel made a “bad gamble” by attacking an Iranian nuclear facility. The ordeal could have an effect on ongoing talks between the United States and Iran on the nuclear agreement. 

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told reporters that the attack on Natanz will strengthen Iran. 

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