TEHRAN — Iran’s top nuclear official on Wednesday declared the country’s nuclear industry “indestructible,” insisting that no external pressure or military strike can halt its progress.
Speaking to reporters here following a cabinet meeting, Muhammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said the nation’s nuclear technology is deeply rooted within the country and will continue to advance despite mounting threats.
“This technology is indigenous and embedded in the lives of our people and the fabric of our land. Bombing cannot eliminate it, and its path of advancement will certainly continue,” Eslami said.
His remarks come in the wake of recent attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities by Israeli and U.S. forces. Eslami condemned the strikes as violations of the UN Charter and accused foreign powers of undermining international norms.
“What we witnessed was the rule of the jungle in today’s world,” he said. “But our nation has clearly understood the reality: without power, survival is not possible. The Iranian people have recognized this truth and have firmly stood by it.”
Eslami reiterated that Iran’s nuclear program remains peaceful and fully domestically developed, emphasizing that it is not subject to foreign dependency. “No military pressure will halt our progress,” he said.
Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and expertise have been the target of numerous cyberattacks, sabotage operations, and airstrikes over the past decade. Despite this, Iranian officials maintain that the country’s nuclear development continues unabated, with resilience built into its design and purpose.