In an interview with the American website Al-Monitor, Iravani affirmed that Iran is determined to exercise its rights under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, emphasizing that every state that has signed the treaty has the right to develop and use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
He explained that his country is committed to maintaining its nuclear energy production capacity within its territory, but that this does not mean it rejects the idea of regional cooperation. In this context, he raised the possibility of establishing a nuclear union based on technical and commercial cooperation between several countries, as a complementary initiative that does not replace Iran's national program.
When asked about the possibility of abandoning uranium enrichment in favor of this union, Iravani said that Tehran does not oppose the idea in principle, but will study it based on the details of any proposals that may be put forward.
He added, "If a new agreement is reached, we are prepared to transfer our stockpiles of 20% and 60% enriched uranium out of Iran in exchange for semi-refined uranium ore (yellowcake)," noting an alternative possibility of storing these materials within the country under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
He stressed that these options are subject to the course of negotiations and the terms of the final agreement, and are not red lines for Tehran.
On June 13, Israel, with US support, launched a 12-day attack on Iran, targeting military and nuclear sites, civilian facilities, and the assassination of military leaders and nuclear scientists. Iran responded by targeting Israeli military and intelligence headquarters with ballistic missiles and drones.
On June 22, the United States attacked Iranian facilities and claimed to have "ended" its nuclear program. Tehran responded by bombing the U.S. Al-Udeid base in Qatar. On June 24, Washington declared a ceasefire between Tel Aviv and Tehran.
There is ambiguity and inconsistency regarding the extent and repercussions of the damage to Iran's nuclear facilities. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has simply stated that the Israeli-American aggression against his country did not achieve its goals, without providing further explanation.
