Iran declares new nuclear initiative
Iran has introduced two 'advanced' centrifuges for uranium enrichment, as announced by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Tehran has announced the introduction of two new advanced centrifuges, responding to a resolution from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that criticized the country.
In a statement made on Sunday, the speaker of Iran's parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, confirmed the launch of these new centrifuges as part of Iran's commitment to expanding its nuclear program in light of the IAEA's recent actions.
The resolution was adopted during the UN atomic watchdog's board of governors meeting held on Thursday, where it condemned Iran for its lack of transparency concerning its nuclear activities. Despite opposition from China, Russia, and Burkina Faso, the resolution passed with 19 votes in favor, alongside 12 abstentions; Venezuela did not participate in the vote, as reported by AFP. Prior to the meeting, a joint statement from the UK, France, and Germany characterized Iran's nuclear program as a "threat" to international security, while Washington described its nuclear endeavors as "deeply troubling."
Ghalibaf addressed parliament, stating that the resolution is indicative of the West’s “politically unrealistic and destructive approach” to Iran’s nuclear program. He accused nations like the US of using Iran’s nuclear developments as a justification for “illegitimate actions,” asserting that the resolution undermines the IAEA’s credibility and independence.
He expressed that “Their dishonesty and bad faith have disrupted the constructive atmosphere we were building for strengthened cooperation between Iran and the agency. These politically charged and nonconstructive decisions force countries to take measures outside the IAEA protocols to safeguard their national security,” before revealing that Tehran would respond by implementing advanced centrifuge systems for uranium enrichment.
Ghalibaf also called on IAEA member states to resist Western influence over the agency, emphasizing the need for international nuclear cooperation to occur within a nonpolitical framework.
Iran’s ambassador to the IAEA, Mohsen Naziri Asl, had previously labeled the IAEA resolution as “politically motivated.”
For a long time, Western nations have alleged that Iran's uranium enrichment activities are a clandestine effort to develop nuclear weapons, despite Tehran’s assertions that its nuclear program serves peaceful purposes. The 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers placed restrictions on Iran’s program in exchange for sanctions relief; however, that deal fell apart following the US's withdrawal in 2018. Since then, Iran has intensified its enrichment activities, and as noted by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, it is approaching the threshold for weaponization.
Earlier this month, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi cautioned Grossi during his visit to Tehran that there would be ramifications if the IAEA board approved an anti-Iran resolution. Araghchi expressed that Tehran is open to renegotiating the 2015 agreement, contingent upon the West's willingness to establish a new deal based on mutually beneficial terms.
Aarav Patel contributed to this report for TROIB News
In a statement made on Sunday, the speaker of Iran's parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, confirmed the launch of these new centrifuges as part of Iran's commitment to expanding its nuclear program in light of the IAEA's recent actions.
The resolution was adopted during the UN atomic watchdog's board of governors meeting held on Thursday, where it condemned Iran for its lack of transparency concerning its nuclear activities. Despite opposition from China, Russia, and Burkina Faso, the resolution passed with 19 votes in favor, alongside 12 abstentions; Venezuela did not participate in the vote, as reported by AFP. Prior to the meeting, a joint statement from the UK, France, and Germany characterized Iran's nuclear program as a "threat" to international security, while Washington described its nuclear endeavors as "deeply troubling."
Ghalibaf addressed parliament, stating that the resolution is indicative of the West’s “politically unrealistic and destructive approach” to Iran’s nuclear program. He accused nations like the US of using Iran’s nuclear developments as a justification for “illegitimate actions,” asserting that the resolution undermines the IAEA’s credibility and independence.
He expressed that “Their dishonesty and bad faith have disrupted the constructive atmosphere we were building for strengthened cooperation between Iran and the agency. These politically charged and nonconstructive decisions force countries to take measures outside the IAEA protocols to safeguard their national security,” before revealing that Tehran would respond by implementing advanced centrifuge systems for uranium enrichment.
Ghalibaf also called on IAEA member states to resist Western influence over the agency, emphasizing the need for international nuclear cooperation to occur within a nonpolitical framework.
Iran’s ambassador to the IAEA, Mohsen Naziri Asl, had previously labeled the IAEA resolution as “politically motivated.”
For a long time, Western nations have alleged that Iran's uranium enrichment activities are a clandestine effort to develop nuclear weapons, despite Tehran’s assertions that its nuclear program serves peaceful purposes. The 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers placed restrictions on Iran’s program in exchange for sanctions relief; however, that deal fell apart following the US's withdrawal in 2018. Since then, Iran has intensified its enrichment activities, and as noted by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, it is approaching the threshold for weaponization.
Earlier this month, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi cautioned Grossi during his visit to Tehran that there would be ramifications if the IAEA board approved an anti-Iran resolution. Araghchi expressed that Tehran is open to renegotiating the 2015 agreement, contingent upon the West's willingness to establish a new deal based on mutually beneficial terms.
Aarav Patel contributed to this report for TROIB News
