DHAKA: Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said a deal struck with world powers on Sunday had recognised Iran’s nuclear programme and in a final ‘step’ all sanctions on the Islamic republic would be lifted.

Speaking on Iran’s Press TV, Zarif said the deal was an opportunity for the West to restore trust with the Iranian nation, reports The Jerusalem Post.

He added Tehran would expand cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the UN nuclear watchdog, to address what he called some concerns.

BDST: 1422 HRS, NOV 24, 2013