The plan for Iran is to build eight new nuclear units in cooperation with Russia and supported by China. Iranian President Masoud Pezeskhian has talked about Iran’s need to produce medical technology, healthcare, and radiopharmaceutical products.
Pezeshkian said: “For our country, embracing advanced technologies and entering global competition is vital. Arrogant powers seek to deprive independent nations, including Iran, of access to modern technologies, keeping them dependent while they produce and sell medicines at exorbitant prices.
“Our products’ quality, effectiveness and affordability will make Iran a leader in this field,” he said, adding that the assassinations targeting Iranian scientists stem from the concern of major powers over Iran’s scientific and technological independence.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are barred from entering Iran and are also not allowed to monitor nuclear sites with cameras.
Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi said,
“We have no desire to hold direct negotiations with Washington, but an agreement can be achieved through indirect negotiations,” he stated.
He emphasised the peaceful intent of Iran’s nuclear activities, but insisted that uranium enrichment will continue, arguing that external pressure or conflict would not force Tehran to abandon its nuclear advancements. “What could not be achieved by war cannot be achieved through politics.”
US President Donald Trump previously warned that if Iran’s facilities resume operations, he could order new strikes. “If Tehran does not pursue peace – future strikes will be far more extensive,” he said.
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