The 31st edition of Iran’s Annual Nuclear Conference is underway in Mashhad, organised by the Iranian Nuclear Society with support from the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI). The event focuses on advancing nuclear technology for civilian applications and reinforcing national collaboration in the field.
Key themes of this year’s conference include “Applications of Radiation and Modern Radiological Technologies”, “Nuclear Fusion Physics and Plasma Technology”, “Nuclear Reactors and Quantum Technologies”, “Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Materials”, and “Nuclear Governance and Sustainable Development”.
The inaugural day featured presentations on topics such as “Research Reactors and their Global Applications”, “Neutron Imaging Systems at the Tehran Reactor”, and advancements in radioisotope production and gemstone irradiation techniques.
In a separate event in Karaj, AEOI Director Mohammad Eslami underscored Iran’s unwavering commitment to its nuclear programme. “The nuclear industry is a source of wealth and strength for the Iranian nation and is neither negotiable nor subject to compromise,” he said.
He emphasised that Iran had paid a “heavy price” to attain its nuclear scientific capabilities, calling them a sovereign right and a national achievement. Eslami highlighted the AEOI’s role in transforming scientific knowledge into tangible technologies that benefit the public.
Iran’s nuclear programme continues to expand its peaceful applications, Eslami said, pointing to the domestic production of over 70 types of radiopharmaceuticals distributed across 230 medical centres. He added that approximately 85,000 radiation technicians currently operate in 6,500 healthcare facilities nationwide. He stressed that nuclear technology serves as a “key driver of progress” across sectors, including medicine, agriculture, and industry.
