TEHRAN: The Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi has reiterated the resolve that Iran would not abandon its nuclear technology under any circumstances.
Speaking to media, Iran’s top diplomat revealed, “We have worked extremely hard to acquire nuclear technology. Our scientists have made great sacrifices in pursuit of nuclear capabilities.”
“Our people have also endured many hardships in this journey. Under the pretext of nuclear weapons, war was imposed upon us”, he continued.
Araghchi had reaffirmed Iran’s unwavering commitment to maintaining its nuclear programme.
Meanwhile, The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) has reaffirmed that Iran’s nuclear programme is strictly for peaceful purposes and will continue to develop despite all forms of coercion.
Speaking on Tuesday, Behrouz Kamalvandi said that Iran’s nuclear industry is a deeply integrated part of the country’s scientific and technological infrastructure and cannot be destroyed by hostile forces.
“They must understand that this industry has taken root within our nation. It cannot simply be uprooted,” Kamalvandi asserted.
“Given the capabilities and potential we possess, the advancement of this industry is essential. It cannot be stopped,” he added.
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