Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, has expressed his willingness to reach an agreement with the West over its nuclear programme, provided its infrastructure remains untouched.

Speaking at a meeting with nuclear experts and officials in Tehran on Sunday, Ayatollah Khamenei cautioned against misplaced trusts and called for vigilance when dealing with Western countries, as they have reneged on their promises many times.

The leader also highlighted that the claim that Iran is seeking to develop nuclear weapons is a lie propagated by its enemies as an excuse to target the country. Stressing that Iran does not want to pursue nuclear weapons on Islamic grounds.

“Based on our Islamic basis, we do not want to go towards (nuclear) weapons. Otherwise, they (the enemies) would not have been able to stop it, as until now they could not stop our nuclear developments,” Imam Khamenei said.

Imam Khamenei emphasised the pivotal role that the nuclear industry plays in Iran’s power, credibility and strength.

Regarding the 20-year nuclear challenge, the Leader praised the extraordinary ability and talent of Iranian youth in overcoming obstacles, including sanctions, threats against scientists, and assassinations.

He condemned the inhuman, unfair, and bullying logic employed by opponents who hold unrealistic expectations beyond existing safeguards agreements.

Ayatollah Khamenei further revealed the unreliability of promises made by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the opposing parties in the talks aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.

Source: Iranian media (edited by Al-Manar English Website)