Spokesman and deputy head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi
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.”
