A senior Iranian lawmaker cautioned Western powers that they would soon need to acknowledge Iran's nuclear advancements, as reported by Iran's state news agency on Saturday. The head of the parliamentary committee for national security and foreign policy, Alaeddin Boroujerdi, made the remarks at a ceremony in Mashhad honoring Iran's nuclear experts who have been targeted in attacks. Western countries suspect Iran of secretly developing nuclear weapons, a claim Iran denies. Negotiations are scheduled to resume this week to address international concerns, though the location of the talks has yet to be determined. Boroujerdi emphasized that the P5+1 group of countries must reconsider their approach, as "opposing the Islamic Republic will not work in their favor". Iran, with its honorable intentions, will continue discussing the issue of peaceful nuclear energy. It is believed that soon, countries like America and Europe will acknowledge Iran's progress and accept its membership into the nuclear community. Despite facing threats and sanctions, Iran has made significant advancements in its nuclear capabilities, including mining uranium, producing yellow cake, building centrifuges, and fueling reactors. In February, Iran successfully loaded domestically made fuel rods into a research reactor. Iran has consistently maintained that its nuclear activities are for peaceful purposes under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. However, if the International Atomic Energy Agency fails to uphold its commitments, Iran may consider building a reactor within its borders. Addressing the families of slain scientists, Boroujerdi cautioned that targeting Iranian nuclear scientists was fruitless. He emphasized that despite external pressure, Iran's progress in nuclear science will persist due to the dedication of university students and professors. The IAEA's recent report revealing Iran's increased production of highly enriched uranium has sparked fears of military intentions behind Iran's nuclear activities. Though some doubt Iran's assertions, experts note that achieving 20 percent enriched uranium is a significant step towards reaching the 90 percent threshold for nuclear explosions. The Islamic Republic of Iran has stated that the highly refined uranium is needed to replenish the diminishing stocks of special fuel for a reactor in Tehran that produces medical isotopes for cancer patients. The United States and its allies have enforced new sanctions on Iran in an attempt to halt its enrichment activities. Israel has threatened Iran with pre-emptive strikes, while US President Barack Obama is advocating for a diplomatic solution. The next round of talks between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries has been postponed due to a disagreement over the location.