Tehran to commission new centrifuges in response to IAEA anti-Iran resolution

The measure is taken in response to the anti-Iran resolution adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors on Thursday.

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) will commission a significant number of new centrifuges for uranium enrichment in response to the anti-Iran resolution adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Thursday, said a joint statement by the Iranian Foreign Ministry and the AEOI.

“Iran’s specialized agencies at various levels have previously warned that taking any confrontational measures and using the [IAEA] Board of Governors to promote illegal, politically motivated statements will face retaliation.

In this regard, the AEOI chief ordered to take appropriate measures, including launching a significant number of new advanced centrifuges of different types,” the statement posted on the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s Telegram channel said.

According to it, any further retaliatory measures will be taken only “to protect national interests and further develop the peaceful nuclear industry” in accordance with the country’s growing needs “within the framework of its rights and obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty.

“On November 21, the IAEA Board of Governors adopted a Western resolution criticizing Iran for allegedly insufficient cooperation with the agency.

According to the document, the IAEA must prepare a detailed report on Iran’s nuclear program by the spring of 2025. The resolution passed with 19 votes in favour, three against and 12 abstentions.