Iran's Atomic Energy Chief, Mohammad Eslami, announced two air defense exercises in the coming days near Natanz, "to show our maximum readiness capacities," according to Asriran.
The upcoming drills are part of Iran's ongoing efforts to demonstrate its military preparedness amidst increasing regional tensions, Iranian media reported.
Eslami also addressed inquiries regarding a recent air defense exercise conducted around the Natanz nuclear facility. "This was an air defense exercise that was held so that our armed forces could show the capacities they have and the authority with which they can protect the space and sky of the country," he said according to Tasnim News [].
Eslami stated that the military activities are designed to affirm Iran's commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and advancing its defense capabilities.
Eslami also provided details about Iran's atomic energy plans. "We have started the 20,000 megawatt plan that we must implement by the year 1420 (2041 CE)," according to Tasnim News. "Iran, despite all challenges and external pressures, has achieved significant progress in its projects, particularly in the fields of nuclear energy and defense, in accordance with the schedule, and this trend will continue," he asserted, as per Asriran.
Eslami stated that the disturbances created by some European countries and the US has not hindered Iran's nuclear energy objectives. "The disturbances of three European countries and the US, which have long opposed or created disturbances, have never been able to prevent Iran from accessing this matter," he said, according to Tasnim News.
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