A senior Iranian lawmaker has cautioned Western powers that they will soon need 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 during a ceremony in Mashhad honoring Iran's nuclear scientists who have been targeted in attacks. Western countries suspect Iran of secretly developing nuclear weapons, a claim that Iran denies. Negotiations are set to resume this week in an attempt to address international concerns, although the location of the talks has not been finalized. Boroujerdi emphasized that the P5+1 group of countries must reconsider their approach, as he stated that opposing the Islamic Republic will not be advantageous for them. Iran, which has been deemed honorable, will persist in discussing the topic of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. It is believed that soon enough, arrogant nations such as America and Europe will acknowledge 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. This includes activities such as mining uranium, producing concentrated uranium powder, constructing centrifuges, and enriching uranium gas. In February, Iran announced the successful loading of domestically produced fuel rods into the Tehran Research Reactor, which is used for medical and agricultural purposes. Iran has consistently asserted its right to engage in peaceful nuclear activities under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. It was emphasized that Iran's nuclear program is solely for peaceful purposes, but if the International Atomic Energy Agency fails to fulfill its obligations, Iran's young scientists may consider building a reactor within the country. Speaking in front of families of deceased scientists, Boroujerdi warned that killing Iranian nuclear scientists was ineffective. He stated that Iran's progress has forced Israel, Arab countries, and the US to resort to such actions, but emphasized that these actions will not deter Iran's nuclear ambitions. Despite concerns raised by the IAEA regarding Iran's increased production of enriched uranium, experts believe that Iran's progress in enriching uranium to 20 percent brings them closer to the threshold required for nuclear weapons. The Islamic Republic plans to use highly refined uranium to restock fuel for a reactor in Tehran that produces medical isotopes for cancer patients. The United States and its allies have imposed sanctions on Iran to stop its enrichment activities, while Israel has threatened pre-emptive strikes. President Obama is pushing for a diplomatic solution. Talks between Iran and the P5+1 group have been postponed due to disagreements on the location.