Dhaka, July 1 -- Iran on Tuesday acknowledged significant damage to several key nuclear sites following Israeli and US airstrikes, though Tehran left the door open for possible talks with Washington over its nuclear program.

Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani confirmed that Iran's Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz nuclear facilities were "seriously damaged" in the strikes, according to state news agency IRNA. Her remarks mark a rare public admission from Iranian authorities, as the scale of destruction from the 12-day conflict with Israel continues to emerge.

Despite the damage, Mohajerani suggested Tehran has not ruled out diplomacy with the United States.

"No date has been set for US talks, and it probably won't be very soon, but no...