AhlulBayt News Agency: Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to uranium enrichment, describing it as the "foundation" of the country's nuclear program and a non-negotiable stance in ongoing discussions with Western powers.
Iran’s uranium enrichment remains a fundamental aspect of its nuclear industry and a point of contention with Western nations amid efforts to revive the nuclear deal. Meanwhile, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) continues its inspections of Iran’s nuclear sites.
Iran insists that its nuclear program is entirely peaceful and denies any intention to develop nuclear weapons. The IAEA and AEOI are engaged in indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States.
Eslami emphasized that enrichment is the backbone of Iran’s nuclear industry and a red line for the Islamic Republic. He stated that this position has been clearly communicated to negotiating counterparts.
“Iran has repeatedly declared it does not seek nuclear weapons and has always abided by this principle,” he said.
Eslami confirmed that the IAEA’s Deputy Director General is currently in Tehran and expressed hope that the agency would “act professionally” and resolve outstanding issues related to two contested sites, as promised by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi.
He reiterated that Iran’s nuclear activities are peaceful and have always maintained transparency.
Eslami also expressed hope that the IAEA would eliminate external political influences. He noted that if an agreement is reached with the United States, Iran may allow American inspectors to visit nuclear sites alongside international teams.
Additionally, he stated that Iran has not received any official proposal to establish a regional uranium enrichment union.
This renewed assertiveness from Tehran comes at a critical moment for nuclear diplomacy. As Iran’s domestic nuclear program expands and international scrutiny intensifies, the coming days could determine whether dialogue continues or collapses. Observers await statements from the IAEA and the results of the latest Tehran visit.
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