In Tehran, Iran’s head of the Atomic Energy Organization, Mohammad Eslami, announced that Tehran is ready to transfer nuclear technologies to other nations at an industrial achievements exhibition. This announcement was made during Iran’s first International Conference on Nuclear Sciences and Technologies, which was attended by high-ranking Iranian officials and the Saudi ambassador.
At the same time, Rafael Grossi, the head of the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), visited Tehran with the goal of improving strained relations between Iran and the international regulatory body. Grossi emphasized the importance of cooperation and transparency in nuclear activities. His visit comes at a critical time as Iran has increased its nuclear activities, enriching uranium up to 60% purity, a step away from weapons-grade levels.
The IAEA has expressed concerns about its limited capacity to effectively monitor Iran’s nuclear program due to restrictions on its top inspectors. These challenges are compounded by Iran’s involvement in regional conflicts, leading to international alarm about the potential military dimensions of its nuclear pursuits.
Since the US withdrawal from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Iran has gradually abandoned the agreement, resulting in increased nuclear activities. Despite these provocations, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has reiterated that Iran’s nuclear goals are peaceful and called for an end to sanctions. Raisi emphasized that possessing the capability to produce a nuclear weapon does not indicate an intention to do so.
