Linux Mint unable to run on MacBook Pro 13 M2

Hello, I am trying to run Linux Mint 22 on my MacBook Pro 13" M2 through Parallels Desktop. When I choose the .iso file for the OS I get the following message: "The specified image cannot be used because your Mac is equipped with the Apple M series chip that doesn't support Intel-based operating systems." I saw that other people have this problem too and they tried to start a blank VM and then install the .iso file from the CD/DVD section. That doesn't do the job for me as well. It says that there is not an OS installed. Any help would be much appreciated!