Gharibabadi: Undermining Iran’s Nuclear Rights ‘Unacceptable’
WANA (Jun 05) – Kazem Gharibabadi, Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs of Iran, emphasized that “independence” remains the cornerstone of Iran’s foreign policy, stating that the Islamic Republic does not base its decisions on the interests of global powers but rather on its own national interests and security.
Speaking on the sidelines of the Supreme Leader’s address marking the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini, Gharibabadi said this principle is rooted in the concept of “Nafy-e Sabil”—rejecting foreign domination.
He underlined that Iran’s consistent priority in negotiations has been the full realization of the Iranian people’s nuclear rights. “We have made significant investments in nuclear development, including paying a human cost with the martyrdom of our nuclear scientists,” he noted.
Calling nuclear enrichment a modern and essential technology for Iran, Gharibabadi stressed that only a few countries possess full fuel cycle capabilities, and Iran is among them. “In every negotiation, our nuclear rights are central. These rights must not be compromised under any circumstances,” he concluded.
Yesterday, Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marking the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, delivered this speech at the mausoleum of the late Imam and stated:
“The first word of the United States is that Iran should not have a nuclear industry and should remain dependent on America. Our response to such nonsense from the U.S. is clear: they can’t do a damn thing about it.”
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, passed away on June 3, 1989, at the age of 86. Revered as the leader of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, Khomeini led a popular uprising that overthrew the Western-backed monarchy and established a new political system based on Islamic governance.
He was known for his strong anti-Western stance, particularly toward the United States, which he often referred to as the “Great Satan.” His political philosophy and leadership left a lasting imprint on Iran’s domestic and foreign policies.
Following Khomeini’s death, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was appointed as his successor by the Assembly of Experts.
Bushehr Nuclear power plant. AEOI / WANA News Agency
