Iran Expands Nuclear Program As Countermeasure To IAEA Resolution
Date
11/22/2024 2:11:27 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 22. In response to a
resolution regarding Tehran's nuclear program, the head of the
Atomic energy Organization of Iran has instructed the
implementation of effective measures, including the activation of a
significant number of new and advanced centrifuges of various
types, said Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the country's
Atomic Energy Organization in a joint statement, Trend reports.
"These measures are being undertaken to safeguard the country's
interests and further develop Iran's peaceful nuclear industry in
line with the nation's growing needs, all within the framework of
Iran's rights and obligations under the Comprehensive Safeguards
Agreement. At the same time, technical and safeguards-related
cooperation with the IAEA will continue as before, following the
Safeguards Agreement," the statement reads.
Iran also reiterated its readiness for constructive engagement
with relevant parties based on international legal principles and
norms.
"Iran remains committed to protecting the rights and interests
of its great nation while continuing the development of its
indigenous and peaceful nuclear program with unwavering
determination," the statement concludes.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi visited Tehran on November
14 (2024) and held negotiations with several senior Iranian
officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian.
In January 2016, Iran and the P5+1 group (the US, Russia, China,
the UK, France, and Germany) implemented the Comprehensive Joint
Plan of Action concerning Iran's nuclear program. In May 2018, the
US announced its withdrawal from the deal and reimposed sanctions
on Iran.
By the end of 2020, the Iranian parliament decided to pursue a
strategic plan in the nuclear sector to counter the sanctions,
leading to a suspension of additional steps and the Additional
Protocol as per the nuclear agreement. Consequently, the
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) faced a reduction in
monitoring capabilities by 20–30 percent.
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