Why it matters:
This statement comes amid renewed pressures from the West on Iran’s nuclear activities. It underscores Tehran’s insistence on sovereignty in scientific development and its ongoing effort to counter Western narratives about its nuclear intentions.
The big picture:
Iran has long stressed that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, especially in the energy and medical fields.
While Western governments express concerns about Iran's nuclear program, Tehran continues to assert that its nuclear program is peaceful, lawful, and domestically guided.
The comments from Iran’s vice president are aimed at both domestic reassurance and international signaling.
What he's saying:
"Iran doesn’t take orders from anyone in its science and technology development strategy,” the Vice President said during a cabinet meeting.
He emphasized: "Iran will maximize the use of peaceful nuclear technology based on national needs." Nuclear weapons have no place in the Islamic Republic’s defense doctrine.
"Western countries and U.S. media are fully aware of this, and raising such claims reflects disarray within the White House.”
Key points:
- Iran’s senior officials reaffirm commitment to peaceful use of nuclear energy.
- Nuclear weapon production is explicitly ruled out.
- Enrichment inside Iranian territory remains a “red line.”
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