Iran is on top of Group A with 16 points from six games with South Korea two points behind in the second of the two automatic qualification spots, eight ahead of United Arab Emirates (UAE) in third.
Hosts India were on Thursday handed a tough draw at the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup as they were clubbed alongside China, Chinese Taipei and Iran.
Rouhani stressed on Saturday that the competition will resume under the terms of a strict health protocol.
FFIRI has serious problems with regard to receiving financial assistance from FIFA, as broad US restrictions on Iran's banking system are still in force.
It was far from a beautiful win, but the Diego Costa goal was enough to make Spain coach Fernando Hierro smile.
Spain tied 3-3 with Portugal on Friday in their first World Cup 2018 match under newly-minted head coach Hierro.
It was Iran's second win in 13 matches at the World Cup, and Asia's first since the 2010 tournament in South Africa.
Asian giants Iran will aim to rewrite history when they face Morocco in a Group B match of the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Sochi.
Iran's route to the round of 16 from Group B could be blocked by defending European champion Portugal and 2010 World Cup winner Spain.
Iran's best chance of points in Group B comes against Morocco, with European Champions Portugal and World Cup favourites Spain likely to provide a much sterner test in what is a tough group.
Spain, Portugal, Iran and Morocco are the part of Group B in FIFA World Cup 2018.
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