There is no adequate reason to pursue the Russian plan.
We need some time to reach that level with all centrifuges because of the two-and-a-half-year suspension. However, the preliminary phases have been launched.
We have nothing to hide (in our nuclear projects) and continue our commitments within the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) but no longer in line within the Additional Protocol of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
This resolution is politically motivated since it is not based on any legal or technical grounds. The course of diplomacy was stopped by certain states and it is not clear that, following this resolution, how and where it could be resumed.
The talks with Russia remain valid. The final date of this visit will be Feb. 20.
The order to resume uranium enrichment has been issued. The Iranian Atomic Energy Organization has restarted the process.
We are even ready to continue talks with the European Union let alone Russia and China for finding a formula acceptable for all involved sides, we are not after adventurism but after an agreement.
The United States may have the power to cause harm and pain, but it is also susceptible to harm and pain.
The Western countries know well that no atomic bomb will be produced through nuclear research.
If the U.S. wishes to choose that path, let the ball roll.
The Iranian nation is united on one thing. Iranians don't tolerate humiliation and threats.
According to the presidential order (last week), and to the law passed by the parliament (last year), the order of resumption of uranium enrichment was issued.