Iran Responds To Incentives But Nuclear Position Remains 'Unchanged'

Tehran, Iran (AHN) - Iran has announced that it will not change its position on its nuclear program, even after the European Union proposed a modified set of incentives.

On Friday, Iran responded to the altered deal on behalf of the United States, Germany, Britain, France, Russia and China, in an effort to end the nuclear stand-off with Tehran by giving away a generous and comprehensive package.

The authorities in Tehran are insisting on allowing Iran to retain its nuclear rights as it prepares to discuss the issue with the world's major powers.

Iran rejected a deal to end the nuclear row as the major powers continued to pressure the country to halt uranium enrichment program and accept their new offers.

The EU recently offered a modified set of incentives including trade and other benefits to Tehran in order to coax the country to suspend its sensitive nuclear program including uranium enrichment.

Under the proposal, Iran has to allow increased supervision by the International Atomic Energy Agency of its nuclear sites.

The deal will also ensure that the nuclear programs are not used for defense or military purposes around the world.

Iran warned that it will not accept any deal that will require the Islamic Republic to shut down its nuclear plants, which may be used to build nuclear weapons.

The local reports said EU's foreign policy chief Javier Solana will be meeting Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Saeid Jalili in mid-July.