Tehran – Iran has reiterated that atomic activities in the Islamic Republic remain strictly peaceful in response to a recent confidential report issued by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) said the latest assessment of the IAEA does not include reliable evidence pointing to the military aspects of the country’s nuclear program.
In the official manual released on Saturday, AEOI addressed the findings outlined in the report of IAEA Director Rafael Grossi, entitled “NPT Safeguard Agreement with Iran’s Islamic Republic,” filed with the government committee on May 31.
The IAEA report raised concerns about Iran’s failure to declare certain nuclear activities in three locations and the accumulation of uranium enriched with purity of up to 60%, but declined to suggest a diversion to weaponization of nuclear materials in particular.
“Again, the lack of evidence of military diversion emphasizes the fundamentally peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program,” declared AEOI. “Unresolved issues do not pose a reliable spread risk.”
The AEOI emphasizes that Iran continues to appeal to its obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and continues to be involved with the IAEA in the implementation of daily protections. “Iran has allowed extensive and continuous verification activities along the scope of its nuclear fuel cycle and operations,” the memo reads.
The Iranian nuclear agency also raised concerns about the IAEA methodology and urged the UN watchdog to maintain objectivity and professionalism in its assessment. AEOI warned against the use of unverified data or intelligence provided by third parties. This can undermine the reliability and fairness of the institution’s work.
“It is an established expectation that institutional evaluations are rooted only in verified, reliable, indisputable sources,” the organization states. “Including open source information or information from third parties known to the Secretariat is a nuisance of the institution’s neutrality and professionalism.”
AEOI also claims it has problems with unnecessary inclusion of certain topics in its reports and is outside the scope of the agency’s technical obligations. We reiterated that Iranian uranium enrichment activities, including enrichment up to 60% purity, were not banned by the NPT and remained under full surveillance by the IAEA.
“All nuclear materials and activities within Iran are fully declared and verified by the agency,” the AEOI emphasized.
Iranian officials have consistently criticised the politically charged narratives surrounding the country’s nuclear file. They warn that the issue could continue to politicize and undermine the continued cooperation between Tehran and the IAEA.
Despite repeated allegations over the years, the IAEA has confirmed in its own official report the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear activity in multiple instances. Iranian authorities once again emphasize that negotiations and diplomatic efforts over Iran’s nuclear documents remain under international scrutiny.