Iranian President Mohammad Khatami said Saturday the country will provide "guarantees" it won't seek nuclear weapons, but insisted its right to peacefully use nuclear power should be recognized.

"We are ready to do everything necessary to give guarantees that we won't seek nuclear weapons," Khatami said at a press conference in Tehran, without giving specific information.

Iran, accused by the United States of seeking nuclear weapons under the disguise of peaceful purposes, has been under international pressure to clear its name over its controversial nuclear program.

The country has made several attempts to ease international concerns, including agreeing to international inspections of its nuclear facilities.

But Khatami also stressed at the press conference that the international community should not prevent Iran from using nuclear technology peacefully.

Speaking of talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the president said, "We are still hoping that with the negotiations we have had, we will arrive at a logical solution that they recognize our right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes and accept us into the club."

Iran hopes for a close on its nuclear case in the September IAEA meeting, but faces an uncertain prospect ahead. On Sept. 13, the IAEA is due to start a fresh round of discussions on Iran's suspect nuclear activities and examine the progress of inspections.