TEHRAN- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has stated that Tehran has advanced its nuclear technology despite two decades of industrial sabotage.The countrys nuclear science, which serves as a propeller for all industries, has come by while much industrial sabotage was committed to impede its advancement over the last 20 years, Mohammad Eslami said on Tuesday.Assassination of Irans nuclear scientists, sanctions, psychological operations, and recourse to international organizations towards exertion of more pressure, none could impede the advancement of the countrys nuclear science, he added.Israel has targeted Irans nuclear plants several times with terrorist acts and assassinated up to seven Iranian nuclear experts.In tandem with its efforts to throw doubt on Irans nuclear energy program, the regimes officials have waged a raucous propaganda campaign aimed at undermining the Islamic Republics nuclear activities.The regime, which is the only one with nuclear weapons in West Asia, has managed to avoid joining the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) owing to assistance from the United States, its closest and longest friend.Eslami recalled that Irans adversaries resorted to saber-rattling every day, saying they would attack the country's nuclear facilities.But now, Iran has become an international pioneer in nuclear energy, and the enemies cannot tolerate this, he continued.The enemy is opposed to the Iranian peoples prosperity and calm, the nuclear chief stated.Today, by Gods grace, we have attained all achievements in the field of nuclear technology, Eslami said, putting the progress down to ardor and round-the-clock endeavor.In an event on Sunday, he said that Irans nuclear sector directly impacts peoples lives.Eslami also said in addition to the nuclear fuel cycle Iran is capable of designing, building, and maintaining nuclear reactors.Eslami also pointed to the Wests hostile approach toward Iran for its nuclear activities, saying, Our enemies were and are against Irans nuclear industry, but they all should know that the nuclear industry is a strategic industry.Eslami also said the number of disputes between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency has been reduced from four to two and that Iran continues to cooperate with the UN nuclear body within the framework of the Safeguards agreement.The conflict between Iran and the IAEA was sparked by the agencys Israeli-influenced charges against Tehrans peaceful nuclear program.Eslami went on to stress that the talks between Iran and the IAEA are intended to settle the disputes, noting that negotiations are progressing within the scope of the Islamic Republics overall policy.Elsewhere in his remarks, the nuclear chief said, One of our urgent needs is nuclear diplomacy, especially with regional states.He added, We hope to have sustainable nuclear cooperation with different countries.Additionally, Eslami said that the IAEA deputy director general will make a short visit to Iran.