The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) on Wednesday offered to share its nuclear “expertise” with any country seeking to develop a nuclear program. This is the latest in a series of provocative comments by Iranian officials, including claims that Tehran is already developing a nuclear program. bomb.
AEOI spokesperson Behruz Kamalvandi said at a conference focused on expanding relations with Arab countries that Iran has been developing nuclear technology for half a century and looks forward to scientific cooperation with the international community. I was proud.administration of government press tv Propaganda outlets claimed that he proposed the field of “radiopharmaceuticals” as an area in which he was especially ready for international cooperation, and omitted any discussion of weapons.
Kamalvandi also acknowledged that Iran’s relationship with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the United Nations watchdog for nuclear science, has become increasingly strained in recent years, which is due to its lack of access to scientific development. He blamed it on political interference.
“Iran has 50 years of history and experience in the nuclear field and has been able to train many scientists and experts,” Press TV said. Quote Kamalvandi says: “Iran is ready for comprehensive cooperation to transfer nuclear expertise and technology to all countries, especially neighboring countries. We extend a hand of friendship to all states.”
Kamalvandi went on to express pride in Iran’s nuclear program, claiming that “we did not easily acquire a nuclear industry in our country, and we paid a heavy price for it.” “I pointed to Israel’s assassination of an Iranian scientist and acts of industrial and cyber sabotage aimed at slowing down the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program,” the spokesperson said, according to Press TV.
Although the media did not specify the details, Kamalvandi appeared to be referring to the assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the country’s top nuclear scientist, in 2020. Iranian authorities initially blamed Fakhrizadeh’s death on unspecified “terrorists.”A year later, the left wing new york times claimed Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency used a robotic machine gun to kill a scientist.
Iran is a radical Islamic theocracy that regularly threatens genocide. destruction of neighboring Israel. International nuclear authorities have long warned that Iran is engaged in nuclear activities, including uranium enrichment, that are inconsistent with its peaceful nuclear program and that it is attempting to build a bomb to carry out its threat to eliminate Israel. There are growing concerns that this may be the case. .
In an interview with Iranian media this weekend, MP Ahmad Bakshaish al-Destani said he believes Iran already has nuclear weapons.
“In my opinion, we have achieved nuclear weapons, but we have not announced it. That means our policy is to have a nuclear bomb, but the policy we have declared is now within the framework of the JCPOA. Yes,” Aldestani said. “The reason is that when countries want to confront other countries, their capabilities need to be compatible, and for Iran to be compatible with the United States and Israel means that Iran has to have nuclear weapons.”
The JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) is an international agreement signed in 2015 and led by former President Barack Obama. The United States withdrew from the deal in 2018 under former President Donald Trump in response to Iran’s continued attacks. flagrant If you violate the terms of the contract.
“With Russia attacking Ukraine, Israel attacking Gaza, and Iran being an ardent supporter of the resistance front, it makes sense that the containment system would require Iran to have a nuclear bomb,” he said. and added that this is not the case. We expect Iran to formally declare itself a nuclear state, just as its ally, the rogue regime North Korea, has done.
The lawmaker argued that lies about having nuclear weapons were necessary to maintain sanctions relief related to the remnants of the 2015 JCPOA.
Mr. Aldestani’s remarks followed comments a week ago by Kamal Khalazi, a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Khamenei, that suggested Iran may soon end its insistence that it not pursue nuclear weapons.
“There is no decision to build a nuclear bomb, but if Iran’s existence is threatened, we have no choice but to change military doctrine,” Haraj said.
The “military doctrine” against nuclear weapons is said to be the result of a “fatwa,” or religious edict, issued by Ayatollah Khamenei against the development of nuclear weapons. Despite the claims by proponents of the JCPOA and sanctions relief on Iran that “fatwas” are a form of security, Iran has not published any “fatwas” and there is no evidence to suggest their existence. do not have.
The comments, which suggest Iran may soon pursue nuclear weapons, come after a visit to Tehran this month by IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, who said the current state of nuclear inspections was “completely unsatisfactory.” It reached its climax.Grossi appeared to condemn the Iranian official’s comments in comments to a British newspaper. guardian on tuesday.
“The loose talk about nuclear weapons is very serious to me. And I think it should stop,” Grossi said. Said. “We’re approaching a situation where there are big, big question marks about what they’re doing and why they’re doing it.”
Mr. Grossi suggested that he could soon end all inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities.
“I have continued to say that without meaningful engagement…my ability to ensure that everything is for peaceful uses in Iran is limited and we are probably nearing the moment when we can say no more. ” Grossi warned. There will come a time when you will have to draw the line. This will be a critical juncture, as the international community will have to grapple with the reality that we do not know what Iran has or does not have, and each country will have to draw its own conclusions. ”
