TEHRAN – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Muhammad Eslami on Monday announced the development of a 20-year strategic plan for the country’s nuclear industry, asserting that the uranium enrichment program is a symbol of both national independence and strength. Eslami said nuclear energy plays a strategic role in national development, with the potential to address many of the country’s challenges across various sectors.  “Nuclear industry strengthens the Islamic Republic, an achievement that the hegemonic powers seek to undermine. They do not want a country like Iran, with its talented population, exceptional human resources, abundant natural reserves, and strategic position on the world stage, to possess the tools of power.”