According to him, the foreign ministers of the countries participating in the nuclear deal held discussions in the format of the 4 + 1 group (Russia, China, France, Great Britain of Germany) held negotiations.
Rouhani said that the parties have prepared for the 5 + 1 meeting, in which the participation of the same countries and the United States is expected.
“In my opinion, an important step has been taken ... that can be developed in another form,” RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.
Earlier, Iran called on the United States to allow other countries to do business with Tehran.