AEOI is the primary organization responsible for nuclear technology research and development activities in Iran.

[1] AEOI was involved in formerly undeclared nuclear activities including enrichment facilities at Fordow and Natanz.

[2] AEOI's headquarters are in the northern Amir Abad district in Tehran, but it has facilities throughout the country.

The current head of AEOI is Mohammad Eslami, who replaced Ali Akbar Salehi on 29 August 2021.

[4] AEOI Head Mohammed Eslami said in July 2023 that Iran planned to build nuclear power plants generating 20 GW in Khuzestan, Bushehr, Sistan, Hormozgan, and Baluchistan.