TEHRAN- Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has rebuffed accusations leveled against Iran, calling them “baseless.”

Speaking on the sidelines of the cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Eslami emphasized that the AEOI is operating in accordance with the strategic action approved by the Iranian Parliament, which aims to pave the way for the lifting of sanctions on the country. 

He pointed to the recent report of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which expressed concerns over unresolved nuclear issues in Iran, asserting that the report is politically biased and does not reflect the actual state of Iran's nuclear program.

"The relations between the IAEA and Iran are based on the framework of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and safeguards, and the IAEA is fully inspecting Iran's nuclear program," Eslami clarified.

He urged the remaining parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the nuclear deal with Iran, to abide by their commitments, just as Iran has fully implemented its obligations.
   
"The nuclear issue is a national and strategic one, not a factional or political matter," Eslami underscored, emphasizing the public's awareness of the potential benefits of the peaceful nuclear industry for their lives.
 
He reiterated Iran's commitment to the JCPOA's objective of lifting sanctions, calling on the signatories to honor their pledges and cease coercive measures and attempts to undermine the agreement.

Regarding Iran's agreement with the IAEA, Eslami highlighted that the three-paragraph document clearly states that Iran's cooperation with the IAEA is within the framework of safeguards and the NPT.

Eslami reaffirmed Iran's unwavering stance on its nuclear rights, stating, "Iran will not take a step back from its peaceful nuclear program."