Why it matters:
These breakthroughs demonstrate the country’s ability to advance peaceful nuclear technologies independently, strengthening sectors ranging from healthcare and industry to environmental protection.
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The achievements include the launch of Iran’s first fully indigenous industrial accelerator, the start of advanced Carbon-13 production, and the reactivation of a cyclotron for producing radiopharmaceuticals.
All three projects were completed using domestic expertise and locally manufactured components, reflecting Iran’s push to neutralize the impact of foreign restrictions.
What he’s saying:
Kamalvandi after briefing parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission:
“Across all sectors, progress is continuing at the highest level. After the war, motivation among our specialists has increased, and everyone is determined to serve the Iranian nation.”
“For the first time, a fully indigenous industrial accelerator has been launched. It has applications in medicine, environmental protection, nuclear technology, and research, and took four years of continuous domestic effort to complete.”
“Advanced production of Carbon-13 has begun using a 12-metre semi-industrial tower. This product is essential for medical diagnosis, radiopharmaceuticals, and various industrial and environmental applications.”
“A cyclotron that had been inactive for two years due to sanctions-related parts shortages has been successfully reactivated using entirely domestically produced components and is now back in operation.”
Key points:
- The reactivated cyclotron will boost domestic production of radiopharmaceuticals and create conditions for exports.
- One of the most critical components — the electron source — was fully designed and manufactured by Iranian specialists, marking a significant technological leap.
- Officials say Iran has faced no shortages of radiopharmaceuticals, but the new capacity enhances national resilience and readiness.
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Medical imaging, cancer treatment, industrial density gauges, and agricultural applications all rely on nuclear technologies developed inside Iran.
Go deeper:
Iranian officials argue that reducing nuclear technology to uranium enrichment or power generation alone is misleading.
Medical imaging, cancer treatment, industrial density gauges, and agricultural applications all rely on nuclear technologies developed inside Iran.
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