Iran’s Foreign Minister said Wednesday that Iran would not give up even an iota of its nuclear rights at the working dinner session with Ashton.

Iran’s Foreign Minister said Wednesday that Iran would not give up even an iota of its nuclear rights at the working dinner session with the EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton.

Heading Iran’s negotiating team to Vienna, Zarif met Ashton and told the press after the meeting that if the Powers enter negotiation with good will, he predicts the success of the negotiations sooner than the six-month deadline.

“We discussed the way the negotiations would turn to go forward. Both sides emphasized and agreed that it was necessary to cooperate in addressing the issues as joint venture,” Zarif told reporters.

“The meeting also had as an outcome the drafting of the Wednesday opening session. According to the agenda, we will present our views and they will discuss it and in the afternoon, we will discuss the issues jointly,” he added.

Zarif reiterated the tough job ahead; however he believed that good will by the Powers would bring good results in less than six months.

The Iranian FM also emphasized that Iran’s missile and defense programs would not be a topic for discussion in meeting with Powers.