Russian negotiator says `` decisions ( are needed ) at higher levels '' Iranian and Russian foreign ministers are n't expected until Saturday . `` The negotiations have reached ( a ) critical , very sensitive situation , and it needs decisions at higher levels , '' Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told reporters in Geneva . Top Western diplomats rushed to Germany earlier Friday amid rising hopes for deal . ` ` Some important gaps '' remain , Secretary of State Jo Shelley says .
Russian negotiator says `` decisions ( are needed ) at higher levels '' Iranian and Russian foreign ministers are n't expected until Saturday . Top Western diplomats rushed to Germany earlier Friday amid rising hopes for deal . `` Some important gaps '' remain , Secretary of State Jo Shelley says .