What Iran’s Nuclear Chief Reveals About Its Regional Clout

The Vice President and Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, says that the Islamic Republic of Iran has become a regional power which, alongside the nation’s unity and resilience, has led to the failure of the enemies’ plots and schemes.

Eslami made the comments in a memo published on Monday to mark the first anniversary of the formation of the 14th administration.

He added that the country is facing a situation that is different from previous years, marked by ongoing maximum economic and political pressures, an unprecedented media offensive, and direct military aggression from the Israeli regime and the United States.

“This was the first time since the victory of the Islamic Revolution that enemies audaciously and mistakenly launched a military attack directly on Iranian soil. Their objectives extended beyond merely striking nuclear or defense infrastructure; they aimed to undermine the Iranian administration and its people. This attack sought to simultaneously destroy the nation’s defensive, nuclear, security, and law enforcement capabilities to create a rift between the citizens and the Islamic Republic,” he added.

Eslami emphasized, “In the current circumstances, under the wise guidance of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Iran has become a regional power. This strength, combined with the unity and steadfastness of our nation, has led to the failure of our enemies’ plots and schemes.”

He added, “The country’s nuclear industry stands as a symbol of our successful scientific and technological progress. In areas such as clean and sustainable energy production, as well as in non-energy sectors like healthcare, agriculture, industry, safety, and the environment, we are operating at the cutting edge of science. This achievement has established a global standing for Iran. Consequently, our adversaries have expressed dissatisfaction and have, for many years, attempted to hinder our nuclear industry through various means of propaganda, demonization, and international pressure. However, thanks to divine grace, their efforts have so far yielded no results and will continue to be ineffective in the future.”

Eslami emphasized, “Today, we must focus on national solidarity, faith in divine blessings, and trust in our future—guided by the wise leadership of our Leader, who navigates the revolution through the challenges we face, and the earnest efforts of our respected President, whose slogan is ‘National Consensus.’ These elements are clear signs of hope for a bright tomorrow.”

“As a devoted servant of this nation, I believe that Iran’s future will not be shaped by yielding to bullies, but by relying on God, following the Leader, and ensuring unity between the government and the people. Now more than ever, we must embrace the principle that knowledge and faith, along with resistance and rationality, are the two wings that will help the Iranian nation soar toward a bright future,” he noted.