During an industrial achievements exhibition in Isfahan, Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization announced Tehran’s willingness to share nuclear technologies with other countries. The event also hosted Iran’s first International Conference on Nuclear Sciences and Technologies, with high-ranking Iranian officials and the Saudi ambassador to Tehran in attendance.
At the same time, Rafael Grossi, head of the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), visited Tehran with a goal of improving strained relations between Iran and the international regulatory body. His focus was on promoting cooperation and transparency in Iran’s nuclear activities, which have raised concerns due to the country’s recent enrichment of uranium to 60% purity, near weapons-grade levels.
The IAEA has expressed worries about its limited ability to effectively monitor Iran’s nuclear program due to restrictions on its top inspectors. These challenges have become more pressing as Iran becomes more involved in regional conflicts, leading to international concerns about the potential military aspects of its nuclear ambitions.
Ever since the US withdrawal from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreement with global powers, Iran has gradually abandoned its commitments under the deal. This has resulted in increased nuclear activities, including the recent discovery of uranium particles enriched to 83.7%. Despite these developments, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has insisted that Iran’s nuclear objectives are peaceful and has called for an end to sanctions. He emphasized that having the capability to produce a nuclear weapon does not indicate any intention to do so.
