Iran criticizes G7 after warning about nuclear program

Iran has rejected recent criticism from the Group of Seven (G7) over its accelerated nuclear program, branding its assessments as based on “false allegations.”

The State Department’s statement follows a G7 statement on Friday criticizing Iran for its ongoing nuclear enrichment and hinting at possible new sanctions if Tehran continues enrichment. Delivery of ballistic missiles to Russia.

“We call on Iran to stop its support for Russia’s war in Ukraine and to refrain from transferring ballistic missiles and related technology, as this would constitute a significant material escalation and a direct threat to European security,” the G7 said in a statement.

Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said international efforts to link Iran’s nuclear activities to the conflict in Ukraine were nothing more than “biased political goals.”

Despite the tensions, Iran has continued to build up its nuclear capabilities, according to a recent report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The IAEA noted that Iran has installed additional uranium enrichment centrifuges at its Fordow facility, increasing the enrichment level to 60 percent purity – a level worryingly close to the 90 percent required for nuclear weapons.

This level of enrichment is unprecedented for a country that claims to have no plans for nuclear weapons. It puts Iran on the verge of having enough material for three nuclear bombs. The UN nuclear chief recently warned that Iran is “only weeks, not months” away from having a nuclear weapon.

The European signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal – Britain, France and Germany (the so-called E3) – reacted critically to Friday’s G7 statement, claiming on Saturday that Iran’s actions were undermining the landmark agreement.