Iran's nuclear agency chief, Mohammad Eslami, stated that nuclear weapons have 'no place' in Iran's military doctrine, emphasizing the country's ability to defend itself without them. Eslami reiterated Iran's accusations against the United Nations nuclear watchdog, blaming its director for facilitating attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities and criticizing the agency's response. He highlighted that Iran remains a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, though cooperation with the agency has been suspended for security reasons. As tensions rise ahead of the agency's upcoming board meeting, Eslami warned of increased pressure on Iran and defended the country's uranium enrichment as necessary for future national needs. Meanwhile, the agency's director cautioned that the current impasse over inspections and uranium stockpiles cannot continue indefinitely, noting that Iran has yet to account for significant quantities of highly enriched uranium following recent attacks on key nuclear sites.