An Iranian nuclear official recently challenged the notion that uranium enrichment is exclusive to countries with nuclear weapons programs. Behrouz Kamalvandi, from Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, countered U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s comments, asserting that many nations, including Belgium, the Netherlands, South Korea, Japan, Argentina, and Germany, enrich uranium without possessing nuclear arms. He urged U.S. officials to conduct better research on such topics, emphasizing the need for accurate information in international discussions. This statement underscores Iran’s effort to clarify misconceptions about its nuclear activities and promote a better understanding of global enrichment practices.