Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation says it will not allow nuclear development to stop

Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation said on Sunday it would not allow the development of its “national industry” — an apparent reference to the country's nuclear development — to be stopped.

June 22, 2025 at 9:03 am

Iran has responded to top European Union diplomat Josep Borrell's proposal aimed at salvaging the nuclear accord, and seeks a swift conclusion to negotiations, the top Iranian nuclear negotiator said. (REUTERS/Erick Marciscano/File Photo)

Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation said on Sunday it would not allow the development of its “national industry” — an apparent reference to the country's nuclear development — to be stopped.

It also said the attacks on its nuclear sites violate international law, without clarifying the extent of the damage from the US strikes that President Donald Trump announced earlier.

Reuters

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