The spokesman and deputy head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has condemned the latest anti-Iran resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors, stating that the level of cooperation with the UN nuclear agency is “under review.”
Iran’s cooperation with the IAEA, Behrouz Kamalvandi said, has been extensive and matchless.
“Among the 32 countries that have Safeguards agreements with the IAEA, Iran alone accounts for 72% of inspections. Overall, 22 percent of the Agency’s inspections worldwide are carried out in our country,” he said.
He warned that this level of cooperation is under consideration. “We will definitely review continuing at this level as our goodwill has not been answered back.”
Kamalvandi further noted that Iran’s uranium enrichment output will increase significantly as Tehran prepares to launch a new facility “in a secure location.”
He denounced the IAEA resolution as a “repetitive” Western tactic, saying, “This is not the first time such resolutions are issued.”
“They believe pressure will force Iran to back down from its rightful positions. This is a grave strategic mistake,” Kamalvandi pointed out.
He said Iran had foreseen such moves and prepared a proportionate response. “We had warned them earlier that if they escalate, we will respond accordingly.”
He stated that Tehran submitted design questionnaires for two key technical actions to the IAEA immediately after adopting the anti-Iran resolution. “One of these actions includes setting up a new enrichment site with high security features.”
The AEOI spokesman also disclosed upgrades at the Fordow nuclear site in Qom Province. “We are replacing first-generation machines with sixth-generation advanced centrifuges. This means an exponential increase in enriched material production.”
He stressed that both Fordow and the new facility are highly secure, and that Iran is sending a clear message: “Pressure will not work and we are preparing ourselves.”
Kamalvandi added that Iran seeks constructive engagement, but will not accept one-sided commitments.
“Despite harsh sanctions, they still make groundless claims dating back 25 years. This is political exploitation. Such an approach cannot evoke an interactive answer, but would rather induce a retaliatory response,” he said.
He said Iran will adopt further measures in reprisal, similar to the previous increase in production of uranium enriched to a purity level of 60% by sevenfold. “Expect something of the same scale again.”
He also stressed that Iran is also elevating the operational security level, as the new site will dramatically boost overall security.”
He said Western powers aim to revive pressure under the snapback mechanism, though they lack justification.
“Our suspensions have been lawful under Articles 26 and 36 of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). These were temporary and compensatory.
“There’s no legal ground for accusing Iran of violations. Any action would be purely political,” he added.
He concluded by saying that Iran is fully prepared for all possible scenarios.
“We know how to defend our rights. If (former US president Barack) Obama once said he wished he could dismantle Iran’s nuclear industry, his successors may soon admit the same.”
