Eslami: Iran has never sought and does not seek nuclear weaponization

Mohammad Eslami, Vice President and Head of the AEOI, during a visit to the nuclear achievements exhibition in Mashhad said: “Today, we are witnessing the 31st National Nuclear Conference held at this venue. The event has seen remarkable participation due to its progress over time. The registration and attendance of 1,200 students and professors, the involvement of 30 universities, and the acceptance of over 80% of the 500 submitted papers are indicators of this enthusiasm. This itself is a significant achievement compared to the past.”

Iran’s nuclear technology is evidently peaceful

Regarding indirect negotiations between Iran and the U.S., Eslami noted: “These talks are within a general framework and have not delved into specifics. The Foreign Minister referred to this in his interview, stating that what matters is the seriousness of the other side, their willingness to resolve the issue, and their abandonment of the outdated policy of maximum pressure, endless sanctions, and coercive measures.”

Eslami asserted: “The peaceful nature of our activities is entirely evident. The Islamic Republic of Iran has repeatedly declared that it is not pursuing nuclear weapons, and this worn-out accusation is outdated. They must accept that, although they hold a monopoly on advanced technologies, the Iranian people have achieved these technologies at great cost and through the sacrifices of their youth. These technologies were not gained cheaply, nor will they be relinquished easily.”

The Idea of a nuclear consortium was raised before

Addressing claims about dismantling Iran’s nuclear industry and enrichment program, Eslami stated: “Enrichment is the foundation of the nuclear industry. To have a nuclear industry, you must have its foundation. This idea was raised in the past as well. Fifty years ago, the Americans experimented with this in our country. They once proposed forming a consortium; Iran paid and invested, and the nuclear industry now in France was funded with the Iranian people’s money based on those promises. They formed the consortium, but Iran was left with nothing, and that investment was lost.”

We have no covert activities

Eslami added: “Today, our activities are completely transparent. Iran’s nuclear program framework has been shared with the IAEA for over two and a half years, and its dimensions are entirely clear. There are no covert activities or undeclared sites.”

IAEA oversight of nuclear facilities is continuous

Referring to the frequent IAEA inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities, he said: “They continuously and daily visit our facilities, conduct oversight, and there have been no undeclared activities in the past or present. Tehran’s actions continue in accordance with IAEA regulations.”

Iran fulfilled its JCPOA commitments

Eslami emphasized: “UN Security Council Resolution 2231 is based on the JCPOA, a multilateral agreement in which all parties had responsibilities and commitments. Iran unilaterally fulfilled all its obligations within that framework.”

He continued: “Now, those who failed to honor their commitments and obstructed others cannot claim that Iran is not adhering to its obligations. We have always stated that they must return to their commitments, and we will return to ours. This is the clear, legal, and official stance of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Strategic Action Law, within which we operate, is also based on the legal framework of the JCPOA and Resolution 2231.”