Iran Denounces UN, G7 Warnings on Nuclear Program and Coordination With Russia as ‘Politically Biased’
Iran’s Foreign Ministry released a statement defending its nuclear program and bilateral defense coordination with Russia, responding to recent criticism and threats of further punitive action from the G7.
The Group of Seven, comprising France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, issued a statement on Friday, cautioning Iran to cease its nuclear expansion and refrain from transferring ballistic weapons to Russia, or face further penalties.
On Sunday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani refuted the legitimacy of the bloc’s claims about Iran’s relationship with Russia. He stated, “Any attempt to link the war in Ukraine to the bilateral cooperation between Iran and Russia is an act with only biased political goals.”
Kanaani also addressed recent criticisms of Iran’s nuclear program, calling the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) recent resolution “politically biased” but agreed to further “constructive interaction and technical cooperation” with the agency.
Last week, the UN nuclear watchdog passed a resolution calling on Iran to stop barring inspectors from its facilities. The IAEA’s most recent report indicates that Iran responded by installing additional uranium enrichment centrifuges.
The IAEA report warned that Iran is now allegedly producing materials at 60% purity, close to the 90% required for weapons-grade uranium, and at this rate, it will possess enough uranium for three warheads.
