Iran Reveals Three New Nuclear Achievements

Today, Iran unveiled three advanced breakthroughs in nuclear science, emphasizing progress in medical and research applications, alongside the launch of its national nuclear network.

The unveiling ceremony took place on Monday morning at the Tehran International Exhibition Center, attended by Mohammad Reza Aref, Vice President of Iran, and Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, The Caspian Post reports citing Mehr news.

During the event, the Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute introduced a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical, Gallium-68, designed for imaging metastatic melanoma, a therapeutic radiopharmaceutical, Lutetium-177, and a fully automated device for treating bone pain.

In addition to these innovations, the ceremony marked the operational launch of Iran’s National Nuclear Network, aimed at enhancing research capabilities and fostering collaboration across the country’s nuclear sector.

Speaking at the ceremony, AEOI chief Mohammad Eslami said that the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has prioritized innovation and rapid transformation of ideas into products.

He noted that in 2023, during the same exhibition, Iran had reported the production of 50 radiopharmaceuticals, a figure that has now increased to 70, with 20 more currently in the research phase.