TEHRAN – Iran has ruled out transferring any of its enriched nuclear material abroad, reaffirmed its determination to retain full control over its nuclear capabilities, and warned that any renewed US or Israeli aggression would trigger a far more devastating response, as senior officials highlighted the country's growing military capabilities and readiness to defend its security.
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei made the nuclear position unequivocally clear in an interview with Al Mayadeen, stressing that not even the smallest quantity of enriched nuclear material would be shipped out of the country.
"Even the smallest amount of enriched nuclear material will not be taken out of Iran," Rezaei said, adding that Tehran had informed its Russian partners that the material would remain inside the country and be used for Iran's own purposes.
He explained that Iran requires enriched nuclear material for its plans to design and manufacture nuclear-powered vessels, including ships and submarines.
Rezaei's remarks underscore Tehran's insistence on maintaining control over its nuclear stockpile, ruling out its transfer abroad as part of any potential diplomatic arrangement.
Addressing the prospects for ending the ongoing war and negotiations with Washington, the SNSC secretary stressed that any cessation of hostilities must encompass all fronts across West Asia, particularly Lebanon.
