A senior Iranian legislator cautioned Western powers that they would soon need to acknowledge Iran's advancements in nuclear technology, as reported by Iran's state news agency on Saturday. The warning comes just days before talks are scheduled to resume on Iran's disputed nuclear program. Alaeddin Boroujerdi, who heads the parliamentary committee for national security and foreign policy, made these remarks at a ceremony in Mashhad honoring Iran's "nuclear martyrs" - scientists associated with Iran's nuclear program who have been targeted in attacks since 2010. Western nations have accused Tehran of secretly pursuing nuclear weapons, a charge that Iran has consistently denied. Both sides are scheduled to participate in negotiations this week in an attempt 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 "confronting the Islamic Republic will not be to their benefit," as reported by IRNA news agency. Iran, being a respected nation, will continue discussing the topic of peaceful nuclear energy. It is believed that soon enough, countries like America and Europe, who are viewed as arrogant, will come to accept Iran's advancements in nuclear technology and its inclusion in the nuclear community. Despite facing threats and sanctions, Iran has made significant progress in its nuclear capabilities, excelling in various stages such as uranium mining, yellow cake production, centrifuge construction, and uranium gas injection. In a recent development, Iran successfully loaded domestically produced fuel rods into the Tehran Research Reactor for medical and agricultural purposes. Iran has consistently stated that its nuclear activities are in line with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty for peaceful purposes. However, if the International Atomic Energy Agency fails to uphold its commitments, Iran warns that its scientists are capable of building a reactor within the country. Speaking in front of the families of slain scientists, Boroujerdi cautioned that the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientists was ineffective. He stated that despite efforts by the Zionist regime, Arabs, and America to hinder Iran's progress, their evil actions would not deter the thousands of university students and professors in Iran from advancing in the field of nuclear science. A recent report from the IAEA revealed that Iran had significantly increased its production of higher grade enriched uranium, raising concerns about potential military intentions. While some analysts are skeptical of Iran's claims, experts believe that uranium enriched to 20 percent is a crucial step towards reaching the 90 percent threshold needed for nuclear explosions. The Islamic Republic of Iran has announced that it will use highly refined uranium to restock special fuel for a reactor in Tehran that produces vital medical isotopes for cancer patients in the country. In response to Iran's enrichment activities, the United States and its allies have implemented new sanctions on Iran's financial and energy sectors. Israel has threatened military action to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, while US President Barack Obama has stressed the importance of pursuing a diplomatic solution. The next round of negotiations between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries, including the permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany, was scheduled for April 13 but a location has not been agreed upon.