Iran reacts to Trump's remarks over its nuclear program

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the Islamic Republic does not seek to obtain nuclear weapons.

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami made the remarks while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

“Trump has said that Iran should not have nuclear weapons; Iran had no intention of obtaining nuclear weapons, does not have and will not have,” he stressed.

“Our approach is clear, Iran’s peaceful energy program is within the framework of the NPT,” he further underlined.

Iran has repeatedly said that it is not seeking nuclear weapons, stressing its nuclear technology is solely for civil purposes. Also, there is a Fatwa by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution which bans any possession and use of weapons of mass destruction.

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