TEHRAN – Mohammad Eslami, Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has firmly denied any deviations in Iran's nuclear program, referencing a recent anti-Iran announcement by the UN nuclear watchdog. 

"There are no deviations in Iran's nuclear program," Eslami declared. He went on to accuse the U.S. and its allies of unjustly targeting Iran with false accusations of a secret nuclear program. "For over two decades, the nuclear case has been unjustly targeted against Iran," he stated, "The arrogant system and the Zionists falsely claim a secret, undeclared nuclear program, utilizing this fabrication to pressure Iran's Atomic Energy Agency."

Eslami also criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), stating, "The IAEA's responsibility is to investigate nuclear activity worldwide, but its arrangement is orchestrated by the arrogant system."

Regarding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the Iran nuclear deal, Eslami said that Iran fulfilled its commitments. "Iran and the P5+1 participated in this agreement," he explained. "Iran agreed to limit enriched uranium capacity and place it under strict IAEA supervision. It was decided that these restrictions would be applied at a specific time, under double IAEA supervision, effectively closing the case of alleged locations and programs, while also terminating sanctions."

However, Eslami highlighted the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA under former President Donald Trump as the root of the current impasse. "Iran signed this document and agreements were reached," he acknowledged, "but after a period, the U.S. withdrew from the agreement."

He emphasized that Iran's progress under the JCPOA was halted due to U.S. actions. "The IAEA announced no deviations in Iran's nuclear program, but this progress was halted when the U.S. withdrew from the JCPOA, coinciding with the imposition of an economic war against Iran," Eslami said. 

Eslami also asserted Iran's commitment to its nuclear obligations. "The U.S. proclaimed that Iran would not witness the 40th anniversary of the revolution's victory, but Iran remained faithful to its commitments," he stated. "We have witnessed Iran's strength in this regard."