A definitive agreement on the Iranian nuclear program is within reach. An agreement was reached to lift the main sanctions against Iran in the fields of oil, petrochemicals, shipping, insurance, and banks, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, said speaking about the progress in the negotiations on the nuclear deal in Vienna.

According to him, they made a big step, and a fundamental agreement was reached, Mehr reported.

There are some issues that are still being discussed to reach a final agreement, he added.

Sanctions could not block our development. Last year, we were able to launch 17 petrochemical projects, despite the coronavirus and the pressure of sanctions, we were able to complete these important projects, Rouhani said.

He added that today the world powers admit the failure of the sanctions policy, expressing optimism about their lifting. Rouhani said there is an agreement in principle and negotiations on details are ongoing.