TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif advises rival Afghan sides that like occupation, violence and war will never help settle the long-running conflict in Afghanistan, and expresses hope for a “peaceful transition” of power in the country. “Violence & war—like occupation—never solve problems,” Zarif tweeted. The comments by Zarif comes as the Taliban […]
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Iran to publish book on U.S. non-compliance with JCPOA: Zarif
Iran to publish book on U.S. non-compliance with JCPOA: Zarif – Tehran%20Times TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has announced that the recent letter he sent to the UN secretary-general about the United States’ non-adherence to its commitments under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal will soon be published as a book. On July […]
Zarif lambasts UN for inaction in face of U.S.-E3 blackmail
Zarif lambasts UN for inaction in face of U.S.-E3 blackmail – Tehran%20Times TEHRAN — Six days prior to the inauguration ceremony of Iranian President-elect Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs published a letter by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to the secretary-general of the United Nations. In the letter, written on July 20, […]
Zarif urges NAM to resist unilateralism that threatens global peace
Zarif urges NAM to resist unilateralism that threatens global peace – Tehran%20Times TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday urged the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to establish a “united front” to counter unilateralism that “continues to undermine the rule of law” and “threatens peace and stability throughout the world.” Zarif made the remarks […]
Zarif says Iran stands with its ‘Afghan brethren’
TEHRAN – Writing on his Twitter page, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Iran is happy to host talks between senior representatives from the Afghan government and the Taliban, calling them Iran’s “brethren”. “Honored to be host of cordial & substantive dialog between senior Afghan reps. As foreign forces leave Afghanistan, no impediment remains for […]
Zarif says all must back President-elect Raisi, predicts JCPOA would be revived in Rouhani admin.
Zarif says all must back President-elect Raisi, predicts JCPOA would be revived in Rouhani admin. – Tehran%20Times TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says every Iranian must support President-elect Ebrahim Raeisi and all administrative affairs must be in accordance with his decisions. Speaking on the sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum on Saturday, Zarif also […]
Hemmati: I will use Zarif in my cabinet
TEHRAN — In a tweet posted on Wednesday, presidential contender Abdolnasser Hemmati said that he will use the experience of Mohammad Javad Zarif as either vice president or foreign minister in his cabinet if he is elected president. “Iran’s economic expansion is not possible without strong foreign interaction and strong economic diplomacy. My government seeks […]
Zarif says had ‘fruitful’ talks with UN envoys on Yemen, Afghanistan
Zarif says had ‘fruitful’ talks with UN envoys on Yemen, Afghanistan – Tehran%20Times TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has described his meetings with two UN envoys on Yemen and Afghanistan as fruitful and expressed Iran’s readiness to facilitate peace efforts in the two war-torn countries. Zarif met on Tuesday with UN Secretary-General’s Personal […]
Zarif defends Iran’s voting privileges at UNGA
Zarif defends Iran’s voting privileges at UNGA – Tehran%20Times TEHRAN – After the UN Secretary-General’s threat that Iran will lose its voting rights at the United Nations General Assembly due to the arrears in the payment of its membership fees, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif wrote a letter to the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres […]
Zarif holds talks in Ireland
Zarif holds talks in Ireland – Tehran%20Times TEHRAN— In continuation of his European tour, Mohammad Javad Zarif, the Iranian Foreign Minister, arrived at Dublin on Wednesday. He met with his Irish counterpart Simon Coveney to discuss the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), as part of Ireland’s role on the United Nations Security Council, according […]
Zarif to address UN emergency meeting on Palestine
TEHRAN— After United Nations’ inactiveness towards the Palestine crisis, the UN General Assembly will hold an emergency meeting at the request of Islamic countries at the level of foreign ministers. The meeting will be held on Thursday, and Mohammad Javad Zarif, the Iranian foreign minister, will speak at the meeting as well. The session will […]
Iran’s Zarif Cancels Vienna Visit Over Austria’s Support for Israel Amid Gaza Rocket Fire
The Austrian Federal Chancellery raised the Israeli flag (Up L) as a sign of solidarity, in Vienna on May 14, 2021. Photo: HELMUT FOHRINGER / APA / AFP i24 News – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif canceled his visit to Vienna over Austria’s show of solidarity with Israel as the latter found itself under […]
Zarif: Referendum only solution to Palestine issue
TEHRAN — In a tweet on Tuesday afternoon, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif condemned the brutal act of aggression by the Israeli regime against the Palestinians, reiterating Tehran’s long-held principled position that only a referendum can solve the complicated decades-long Palestinian issues. In a video message, Zarif said that attacking Al-Aqsa Mosque and killing […]
Controversy between Kerry and Zarif appears to diminish – analysis
Some Republicans say John Kerry is a traitor who needs to resign immediately. The US climate czar’s defenders – at least those willing to acknowledge the allegations against him – say the accusations wither upon examination. For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org Kerry, a former US Secretary of State and chairman […]
Reports of Kerry Disclosure to Zarif on Israeli Strikes ‘Disturbing,’ Says Algemeiner Editor-in-Chief
Algemeiner editor-in-chief Dovid Efune appears on The First. Photo: Screenshot. Reports that former secretary of state John Kerry disclosed information about covert Israeli airstrikes to his Iranian counterpart in 2015 could harm Israel’s ability to share sensitive security information with the United States, Algemeiner editor-in-chief Dovid Efune said in a Tuesday interview with The First […]
Iran Bans 15 People From Traveling Over Zarif Leak, Official Resigns
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif speaks at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon August 14, 2020. Photo: Dalati Nohra/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo Iran imposed travel bans on 15 people for alleged involvement in a leaked audio recording in which the foreign minister complains about the influence of the Revolutionary Guards on Iranian diplomacy, a […]
In Leaked Recording, Iran’s Zarif Criticizes Guards’ Influence in Diplomacy
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif speaks at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon August 14, 2020. Photo: Dalati Nohra/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo Iran’s top diplomat complained in a leaked recording that the elite Revolutionary Guards had more influence in foreign affairs and the country’s nuclear dossier than him, in remarks that shine a light […]
In leaked tape, Iran’s Zarif says Soleimani, Russia tried to sabotage nuke deal
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Iran’s Zarif: Israel made ‘a very bad gamble’ with blast at nuclear plant
Iran’s foreign minister said Tuesday that Israel made a “very bad gamble” if it believed its alleged sabotage at the Natanz nuclear plant would stop efforts to lift US sanctions on Tehran. “If [Israel] thought that they can stop Iran from following up on lifting sanctions from the Iranian people, then they made a very […]