Iran reaffirms commitment to peaceful nuclear development

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Tehran's unwavering commitment to its peaceful nuclear programme, despite mounting international pressure and recent attacks on its nuclear infrastructure.

In a statement published on the social media platform X on July 28, Araghchi declared that Iran will not bow to threats or intimidation, underscoring the country's long-standing resolve to advance its civil nuclear capabilities, Caliber.Az reports.

"Iran, a nation with a rich culture originating from 7000 years of civilization, will never respond to the language of threat and intimidation," he wrote. "Iranians have never bowed down before any foreigners and respond only to respect."

Araghchi’s comments come in the wake of what he described as "recent American-Israeli aggression" targeting Iranian nuclear facilities. Without providing specifics, he claimed that the extent of the damage—both to Iran and its adversaries—is being deliberately withheld from public view. However, he warned that if such attacks are repeated, Tehran’s response would be "more decisive" and "impossible to cover up."

The foreign minister defended Iran’s enrichment activities by pointing to urgent medical and energy needs. He highlighted the Tehran Research Reactor, originally supplied by the United States and now reliant on 20%-enriched uranium, as essential for producing life-saving radioisotopes for over a million Iranians. Enrichment, he argued, is also critical for powering future nuclear reactors.

“No one in their right mind would abandon the fruits of tremendous investment in homegrown and peaceful technology which is saving lives—and simply because bulling foreigners demand it,” Araghchi asserted.

The minister denounced the recent bombings of nuclear sites as "unlawful" and proof that there is no viable military solution to address Western concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme. He stressed that only diplomatic engagement and a negotiated settlement can ensure transparency and trust.

“All should know that we Iranians have not bought our peaceful nuclear program; we have built it with blood, sweat, and tears,” Araghchi stated. “The technology and know-how that our formidable human resources have developed cannot be destroyed by bombings. Yes, our enrichment facilities are severely damaged, but our determination is not.”

By Vugar Khalilov