“The complete enrichment cycle and the production of fuel are basic rights of (IAEA, or U.N. nuclear watchdog) member states and are non-negotiable,” he told a news conference.
World powers, concerned the enrichment activity is meant to develop nuclear weapons, something Iran denies, want Tehran to curb the programme in exchange for a package of benefits. (Reporting by Parisa Hafezi; writing by Robin Pomeroy; editing by Mark Heinrich)
