Iran: Nuclear deal must recognize right to enrich uranium

Iran said on Saturday it cannot accept any agreement with six major powers that does not recognize what it describes as its right to enrich uranium, a demand the United States and its European allies have repeatedly rejected.

"In the past 10 years, Iran has resisted economic and political pressures and sanctions aimed at abandoning its enrichment activities," Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told reporters. "Therefore any agreement without recognizing Iran's right to enrich… will be unacceptable for Tehran." (Reuters)