Why it matters:
Iran’s Uranium enrichment is fundamental factor in nuclear industry and an issue of friction with Western powers amid efforts to revive the nuclear deal. It comes as the IAEA continue inspections on iran nuclear sites.
The big picture:
Iran maintains that its nuclear program is entirely peaceful, denying any intent to pursue nuclear weapons. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Atomic Energy Organization of Iran are working amid Iran-U.S. indirect nuclear talks.
What he’s saying:
“Enrichment is the basis and backbone of Iran’s nuclear industry,” said Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).
He emphasized that enrichment is a red line for the Islamic Republic and that this position has been made clear to negotiating counterparts.
“Iran has repeatedly declared it does not seek nuclear weapons and has always abided by this principle.”
Eslami confirmed that the IAEA’s Deputy Director General is currently in Tehran and expressed hope that the agency will “act professionally” and resolve the remaining issues on two contested sites “as promised by Mr. Grossi.”
He added that Iran’s nuclear activities are peaceful and have never lacked transparency.
We hope that the Agency will end the influence of the Zionist parties. If we reach an agreement with the United States, we may allow its inspectors to visit nuclear sites with international teams.
We have not received any official proposal to form a regional uranium enrichment union, He added.
Key points:
- Iran reaffirms its uranium enrichment as non-negotiable in nuclear talks.
- Eslami Calls on the IAEA to resolve outstanding disputes with professionalism.
- Two unresolved locations remain points of contention with the agency.
- IAEA Deputy Director is currently in Tehran for further discussions.
Go deeper:
This renewed assertiveness from Tehran arrives at a critical moment for nuclear diplomacy. As Iran’s domestic program expands and international scrutiny intensifies, the coming days could determine whether dialogue continues—or collapses. Watch for statements from the IAEA and the outcomes of this latest Tehran visit.
Hossein Vaez
