The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) will put into operation a significant number of new uranium enrichment centrifuges in response to an anti-Iran resolution adopted on November 21 by the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). ). This is stated in a joint statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic and the UAE.
“Iran’s relevant structures at various levels have previously warned that the adoption of any measures aimed at confrontation and the use of the Council of Governors [МАГАТЭ] for promoting illegal and politically motivated statements will face retaliation. <>In this regard, the head of the AEOI ordered appropriate measures to be taken, including the launch of a significant number of new advanced centrifuges of various types.” – he noted in a post published on the Telegram channel of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, TASS reports.
It is indicated that all subsequent response actions will be taken solely “to protect national interests and the further development of the peaceful nuclear industry” in accordance with the growing needs of the country “within the framework of the rights and obligations provided for in the Treaty” . on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.
Previously, the SNN television channel reported that Iran, in response to the IAEA resolution, began installing gas centrifuges at its nuclear facilities, representing three new generations, to separate uranium isotopes. This will allow it to significantly increase its reserves of enriched nuclear fuel.
As reported, on November 21 the IAEA Board of Governors adopted a Western resolution criticizing Iran for its alleged insufficient cooperation with this organization. According to the document, the IAEA must prepare a detailed report on the Iranian nuclear program by spring 2025. 19 votes were cast in favor of the resolution, 3 countries were against and another 12 abstained.
November 14, head of the UAEI. Mohamed Eslami after a meeting with the director general of the IAEA Rafael Grossi He stated that Tehran will not allow the Eurotroika (Great Britain, Germany and France) to pressure the country regarding the development of its nuclear program by developing anti-Iranian resolutions. Tehran considers the attitude of the United States and the Eurotroika to be hostile to the situation surrounding the Iranian nuclear program. These countries accuse the Islamic Republic of insufficient cooperation with the IAEA.
