Mohammad Javad Zarif
The latest news about and opinion pieces by former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif
Iran Nuclear Deal Must Be Preserved: Britain’s Johnson
British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Boris Johnson has voiced his country’s full support for the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, saying the agreement should be preserved.
UN Special Envoy for Iraq Meets with FM Zarif
The United Nations special envoy for Iraq, Yan Kubish, has held a meeting with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in New York on Monday, September 19.
Iranian, Swiss FMs Hold Talks in New York
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Swiss counterpart Didier Burkhalter have held a meeting in the US city of New York on Monday.
Iran, P5+1 Foreign Ministers to Hold Meeting This Week
A senior Iranian diplomat has confirmed that the foreign ministers of Iran and the P5+1 group of countries will discuss the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers in a meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York later this week.
IAEA Inspection No Excuse for Accessing Iran’s Classified Data: Zarif
Iran's foreign minister says the International Atomic Energy Agecy's inspectors would by no means have access to the country’s classified information.
Iranian FM, Russian President Hold Talks in Sochi
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi.
Iran FM to Visit Russia’s Sochi on Wednesday
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will leave Tehran for the Russian city of Sochi on Wednesday morning at the head of a delegation, foreign ministry spokesman said.
Iran Opposed to Any Pressure on Its Neighbours: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a meeting with Qatar’s ambassador underlined Tehran’s opposition to any pressure on its neighbours by any party.
Iran, Pakistan FMs Hold Talks in Tehran
Pakistani Minister for Foreign Affairs Khawaja Muhammad Asif has met with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Tehran.
Iran Arrests Man Pretending to Be FM Zarif
The Iranian police have arrested a man who introduced himself as Iran’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, to issue fake visas for applicants.
Iran Warns UN about Continued Violence against Myanmar Muslims
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a letter to the UN Secretary-General warned about the continuation of organised violence against Muslims in Myanmar, and called for the immediate action of the international community, particularly the UN.
Iran FM Congratulates Syria on Deir ez-Zor Victory
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reiterated Tehran’s support for Syria in its battle against terrorism.
Iranian FM, Japanese PM’s Envoy Discuss N. Korea Crisis
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and visiting Japanese PM’s Envoy Masahiko Komura have discussed issues of mutual interest, particularly the North Korea developments, in a meeting in Tehran.
Iran, Vatican City Discuss Plight of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar
Iranian foreign minister and Vatican City’s secretary for relations with states have conferred on the desperate situation of Muslims in Myanmar, calling for an international effort to end the plight.
Iran FM Discusses Myanmar Plight with Turkey, Malaysia, Indonesia
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has conferred with his Turkish, Malaysian, and Indonesian counterparts on the desperate plight of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.
Iran, South Africa Call for Expansion of Banking Ties
Iran’s foreign minister and South Africa’s National Assembly speaker have discussed expansion of bilateral ties, particularly in banking sector.
Iran Observes Day of Mourning after Tragic Bus Crash
People in Hormozgan Province, southern Iran, observed a day of mourning on Saturday after their fellow citizens lost their lives in a bus crash.
Iran Calls for Int’l Action to Stop Ethnic Cleansing in Myanmar
Iranian foreign minister has blasted the global silence on continued violence against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, and called on the international community to prevent further ethnic cleansing.
Bolton’s Plan to Exit Iran Nuclear Deal to Isolate US: FM Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif deplored a plan recently proposed by former US ambassador to the UN John Bolton for Washington’s withdrawal from the nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers, known as the JCPOA, saying the plan would isolate the US.
Iran, Chile Discuss Expansion of Reciprocal Ties
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Guido Girardi, the vice speaker of the Chilean Senate, have discussed promotion of ties in different areas, particularly science and technology, tourism and culture.
Iranian FM, UN Special Envoy Discuss Syria Crisis
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Staffan de Mistura, the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, have discussed the Arab country’s ongoing crisis on Monday.
Former Iranian FM Ebrahim Yazdi Dies at 85
Ebrahim Yazdi, a senior Iranian politician and diplomat who served as foreign minister in the Islamic Republic’s interim government in 1979, has passed away at the age of 85.
Absolute Military Power No Longer A Decisive Factor: Iran FM
Iran’s foreign minister says absolute military power is no longer a determining factor in today’s world, and there are other instruments of power with which national interests can be secured.
Sustaining Nuclear Deal Iran’s Top Priority: FM Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic and his ministry's top priority is to ensure that the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers will stand.
Iran President Urges Zarif to Foil US Attempts to Scrap JCPOA
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has tasked Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif with safeguarding the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.