Iran Claims IAEA Report Confirms Peaceful Intent of Nuclear Program
Iran has declared that a recent report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which points to the lack of credible evidence indicating military dimensions, reaffirms the peaceful objectives of its nuclear program.
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) released an explanatory note on Saturday concerning the most recent report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi. The report, titled “NPT Safeguards Agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran,” was presented to the agency’s Board of Governors on May 31, 2025.
A confidential report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) indicated that Iran did not disclose nuclear activities at three undisclosed sites. The report also expressed concerns regarding Iran’s accumulation of uranium enriched to 60% purity.
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) stated that the director general’s report reaffirms the peaceful intentions of Iran’s nuclear program, as no evidence of diversion towards military objectives was found. The AEOI further emphasized that there is no credible proof suggesting the remaining issues present a proliferation risk.
According to the report, it was noted that “Iran maintains cooperation with the agency regarding the regular implementation of safeguards, and the agency undertakes comprehensive verification activities in Iran corresponding to the nation’s nuclear fuel cycle and activities.”
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has stressed the importance of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) utilizing credible sources for its assessments in order to uphold the organization’s impartiality.
The expectations are firmly set that evaluations conducted by the agency must be grounded on verified, credible, and indisputable sources. Depending on unverified information from open sources or third-party inputs familiar to the Secretariat undermines the pillars of objectivity, impartiality, and professionalism that are fundamental to the agency’s mission.
Highlighting concerns over the presence of unrelated matters in the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) report, the atomic agency asserted, “Sixty-percent uranium enrichment is not prohibited under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), and Iran’s 60% enrichment and stockpiles are entirely subject to the agency’s monitoring and verification.”
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) emphasized that all nuclear materials and activities within the country have been “completely declared and verified by the agency.”
Iranian authorities have criticized a confidential report issued by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), cautioning that any actions driven by political motives against the Islamic Republic could jeopardize Tehran’s collaborative efforts with the United Nations nuclear monitoring body.
Over recent years, the agency has repeatedly made politically-charged accusations regarding the Islamic Republic’s nuclear dossier. This is despite its own reports frequently affirming the peaceful nature of Tehran’s nuclear activities.
