Iran's foreign minister has admitted that "excessive and serious" damage was done to the country's nuclear sites in the recent US and Israeli bombings. Abbas Araghchi told a state broadcaster on Thursday evening, an assessment of the damage is being carried out by the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran.

Attacks also destroyed facilities linked to nuclear development, including the headquarters of Iran’s defence research agency, and buildings at a university in Tehran believed to be associated with the nuclear programme.

Middle East expert Jacob Olidort says Iran's assessment of nuclear site damage reinforces U.S. and Israeli views, as both countries claim their objectives were met in recent strikes.