Iran says idea of fully dismantling its nuclear facilities 'unacceptable'

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday, "We engage in dialogue because we seek peace. However, the notion of completely dismantling Iran's nuclear facilities is unacceptable to us."

"Some people mistakenly believe we are weak and make such claims in the media," he added.

"We need nuclear energy for healthcare, technology, agriculture, the environment, and industry, and we are not going to hand over this achievement so easily," Pezeshkian said.

"Iran will not give up its peaceful nuclear rights," Pezeshkian said. However, he added that "we can assure you Iran has never sought, is not seeking, and will never seek nuclear weapons."

He also said "we are engaged in serious negotiations and seeking an agreement."

"We are by no means seeking unrest in the region," Iran's president said, adding that it is Israel that is creating instability in the region.