Tehran:Mohsen Rezaei, the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has stated that Tehran will not permit any of its enriched nuclear material to be removed from the country. Rezaei emphasized that any new attack by the United States would result in retaliatory strikes on American military bases located far from Iran.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Rezaei informed Lebanon's Al Mayadeen TV network that Iran has communicated to its Russian partners the decision to keep all enriched material within the country for domestic use. The material is intended for the development of nuclear-powered ships and submarines. Rezaei also revealed Iran's advanced cyber warfare capabilities, claiming the ability to control and land US drones.

Rezaei outlined Iran's conditions for ending conflicts across West Asia, particularly in Lebanon, as a fundamental requirement. He criticized the initial US response to Tehran's seven conditions as deceptive and insufficient, insisting that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Iran's demands are met.

Rezaei dismissed rumors of negotiations with the US, specifically denying a planned meeting with US Vice President JD Vance. He described US claims of ongoing talks as false and intended to manipulate economic conditions. He confirmed that intermediaries like Pakistan and Qatar had been conveying messages from the US, but these did not align with Iran's demands.

The SNSC chief accused the US of being a source of insecurity in West Asia, arguing that American presence and intervention lead to instability. He cautioned countries hosting US military bases against engaging in any military actions against Iran, warning that such territories would be considered threats.

Rezaei praised Iran's reliance on indigenous scientific and technological capabilities, asserting that these have been decisive in its defense strategy. He highlighted Iran's success in electronic warfare, including the downing of US drones, as evidence of its capabilities. Rezaei concluded by stressing that Iran's achievements demonstrate the effectiveness of relying on domestic capacities to counter modern military threats.