A senior Iranian lawmaker cautioned Western powers that they will soon have to acknowledge Iran's progress in nuclear technology, 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 these remarks at a ceremony in Mashhad honoring Iran's nuclear scientists who have been killed or injured in attacks. Western nations suspect Iran of secretly developing nuclear weapons, a claim that Iran denies. Negotiations are scheduled to resume this week to address these concerns, though the location of the talks has yet to be determined. Boroujerdi stated that the P5+1 countries must reconsider their approach, as he believes that challenging Iran will not be in their best interests. Iran, with its honorable stance, will continue discussions on peaceful nuclear energy. The speaker believes that soon the world will witness the acceptance by arrogant countries, such as America and Europe, of Iran's advancements in nuclear technology and its membership in the nuclear club. Despite facing threats and sanctions, Iran has made significant progress in its nuclear capabilities, mastering all stages of enrichment. This includes mining raw uranium, producing concentrated uranium powder, building centrifuges, and injecting uranium gas into them. In February, Iran announced the successful loading of domestically produced fuel rods into the Tehran Research Reactor, which produces radio isotopes for medical and agricultural purposes. Iran asserts its right to engage in peaceful nuclear activities under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The speaker emphasized that Iran's nuclear program is strictly for peaceful purposes, but cautioned that if the International Atomic Energy Agency fails to uphold its commitments, Iran's scientists may take matters into their own hands and build a reactor within the country. Speaking in front of families of slain scientists, Boroujerdi cautioned that the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientists was ineffective. He stated that Iran's progress has compelled Israel, Arab countries, and the United States to target their scientists, but emphasized that such actions will not prevent Iran from advancing in nuclear science, as thousands of university students and professors in Iran are dedicated to the field. A recent report by the IAEA revealed that Iran has significantly increased its production of higher grade enriched uranium, raising concerns about potential military intentions. While some experts doubt Iran's claims, others argue that enriching uranium to 20 percent is a significant step towards achieving the 90 percent threshold required for nuclear explosions. The Islamic Republic of Iran has stated that the highly refined uranium will be used to replenish diminishing supplies of special fuel for a reactor in Tehran that produces essential medical isotopes for cancer patients. 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 Iran with preemptive strikes to prevent them from obtaining nuclear weapons, while US President Barack Obama has stressed the need for a diplomatic resolution. The next round of talks between Iran and the P5+1 group, which includes the permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany, was scheduled for April 13, but the two sides have been unable to agree on a location.