Iran Highlights Nuclear Push With Display of High-Value Projects

TEHRAN – Iran’s nuclear program took center stage on Monday as Executive Vice President Muhammad Jafar Ghaempanah visited the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) to inspect the country’s latest technological achievements in nuclear science, energy, and industrial applications.

During the visit, AEOI Chief Muhammad Eslami highlighted Iran’s rapid progress despite decades of external pressure and attempts to misrepresent the country’s nuclear activities. 
“The enemy has long sought to distort the narrative around Iran’s nuclear industry. Today, countering that false narrative requires not only explanation but tangible results,” Eslami said.
The permanent exhibition displays breakthroughs ranging from nuclear fuel cycles and heavy water production to plasma technology, radiopharmaceuticals, quantum technologies, and nuclear agriculture. It has been visited by students, academics, researchers, officials, and specialists from across the country.
Eslami stressed that Iran’s nuclear program has shifted course since 2022 under a 20-year strategic roadmap, transforming the AEOI into a “scientific, industrial, and technological institution whose achievements are directly felt in everyday life and the nation’s economic and social development.”
Highlighting practical applications, Eslami pointed to projects aimed at combating soil salinity and water scarcity, enhancing agricultural productivity, and improving food security. 
He detailed collaboration with the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to irradiate seeds, resulting in higher yield, pest-resistant crops, and better livelihoods for farmers. 
“In the past two years alone, we have irradiated 500,000 tons of agricultural products nationwide, and the process continues to expand,” he said.
Eslami also highlighted Iran’s entry into high-value industrial production. 
“One ton of methanol produced in conventional petrochemical plants is priced at $300, while methanol derived from heavy water commands $1.2 million. Adversaries do not want Iran to claim a role in a knowledge-based economy,” he said. 
The AEOI has also successfully extracted helium from natural gas, opening access to a lucrative global market.
During a joint session with Ghaempanah and industry managers, Eslami emphasized programmatic planning and industrialization as core drivers for turning research into real-world applications. He stressed the importance of university cooperation and knowledge exchange to further

 advance technological capabilities.

Long-term partnerships with countries including Russia were also highlighted, with agreements in place to construct eight nuclear power plants in Iran. These collaborations, Eslami said, are critical for technology transfer and building domestic industrial and scientific infrastructure.

Ghaempanah praised the exhibition and underscored the strategic importance of Iran’s nuclear achievements. He said the visit would strengthen oversight and support at the highest levels of government while ensuring that Iran’s advancements benefit all sectors of society.

Eslami reaffirmed Iran’s determination to maintain leadership in nuclear technology. “Despite external opposition, we stand firm at the forefront of the nuclear industry, advancing both scientific research and its practical applications in the nation’s economy, agriculture, and energy sectors.”

The visit showcased Iran’s broad technological ambitions, illustrating how the country aims to integrate nuclear science into economic growth, industrial innovation, and national resilience, even amid regional and global challenges.