Iranian President Hasan Rouhani said the Islamic Repuplic may agree to an extension of the ongoing talks with the P5+1 over Iran’s nuclear program.

Iranian President Hasan Rouhani said the Islamic Repuplic may agree to an extension of the ongoing talks with the P5+1 over Iran’s nuclear program.

At a meeting on Thursday night Rouhani said Iran will agree to the extension of the talks provided that the other side proves that it honors Iran’s rights.

“If it becomes clear that the opposite side respects the Iranian nation’s rights and viewpoints within the framework of international law, we will continue the talks and if necessary extend the time for the negotiations,” he said.

The Iranian leader noted that Tehran has shown flexibility in the talks to build more confidence and boost transparency, stressing that the negotiating team will not back away an iota from the nation’s rights.

The president said that Iran seeks a “win-win” result in the talks, which would be in the interest of all sides.

If the talks lead to final deal, that would benefit the world and regional countries as well as the Iranian nation, Rouhani said, adding that Tehran has come to the negotiating table to contribute to regional stability and security as well as global interests.

Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council -- the United States, France, Britain, Russia and China -- plus Germany are in talks to iron out their differences and achieve a final deal that would end the decade-old dispute over Iran’s nuclear energy program.

The two sides sealed an interim deal in Geneva, Switzerland, on November 23, 2013. The deal came into force in January and expires on July 20, but can be extended depending on the agreement of all parties involved.