Mohammad Javad Zarif

US Abusing Privilege of Hosting UN Headquarters

The US government’s decision to impose travel restriction on Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif during his stay in New York to take part at a UN meeting stands in stark contradiction to all international rules and serves as an abuse of the privilege to host the UN headquarters.

US Must End Arms Sales to Saddam Reincarnations: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for an end to the US arms sales to new Saddam Husseins.

Iran Rejects AP’s Report on Missile Talks

Iran has categorically rejected the Associated Press’ misinterpretation of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s comments about missile talks with the US.

Europe Must Make Investments in Iran to Save JCPOA: Zarif

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Europeans do not seem ready yet to put investment into saving the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran, despite their claim to be willing to retain it.

Iranian, Norwegian FMs Hold Phone Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a phone conversation with his Norwegian counterpart Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide during his stopover in the Scandinavian nation en route to New York.

Nothing Would Stop Iran’s Oil Export, Zarif Tells Hunt

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has made it clear for his UK counterpart that Tehran will keep on exporting oil under any conditions, urging London to secure the release of Iran’s oil tanker as soon as possible.

Iran FM Departs for New York after Visa Controversy

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has finally left Tehran for New York in order to attend the annual meeting of the high-ranking officials of the United Nations Economic and Social Council.

IAEA’s Meeting on Iran Proved US Isolation: FM Zarif

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says an emergency meeting held by the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the Austrian capital, Vienna, proved the US isolation among member states more than ever before.

Zarif: US Isolated Under Yoke of B-Team

The US government has been politically isolated in the world, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said, advising Washington to liberate itself from the yoke of the B-Team (Bin Salman, Bin Zayed, Bolton, and Bibi) to be able to behave wisely.

US Yet to Issue Visa to Iran FM for New York Visit

The Iranian foreign minister says the United States has not yet issued a visa to him for a trip to that country to attend the meetings due to be held in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

Iran, Belarus Slam US ‘Dangerous’ Approach to Int’l Treaties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Belarusian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Dapkiunas have criticized Washington’s destructive approach to international treaties.

Iran FM, Macron’s Top Aide Meet in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Emmanuel Bonne, a senior diplomatic advisor to French President Emmanuel Macron, amid Europeans’ efforts to convince Iran to remain committed to the 2015 nuclear deal.

Zarif Calls Trigger Mechanism ‘Nonstarter’ in Dealing with Iran

Iran’s foreign minister says the “trigger mechanism” cannot be enforced to reciprocate Iran’s moves with regard to the Iran nuclear deal, which is also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran FM, UN Coordinator for Lebanon Meet in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with the UN special coordinator for Lebanon, Jan Kubiš, in Tehran.

Iran to Take 3rd Nuclear Step in September, Zarif Warns EU

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned the European Union that Iran will start the third phase of scaling back its commitments under the Iran nuclear deal as of September if the other sides fail to live up to their obligations under the 2015 accord.

Trump Sold on B-Team’s Folly: Zarif

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has blamed US President Donald Trump for following a stupid ploy devised by the B-Team – Bin Salman, Bin Zayed, Bolton, and Bibi – to scrap the 2015 Iran nuclear deal in the hope of reaching a better agreement.

Iran Says Nuclear Measures Reversible If E3 Comply with JCPOA

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic is prepared to reverse the measures it took to reduce its commitments under the 2015 nuclear in case the Europeans live up to their part of the bargain.

New EU Foreign Policy Chief: Fan of Iran Deal, Critic of Trump

Josep Borrell, who served as Spanish foreign minister, will replace Federica Mogherini as the new European Union foreign policy chief.

Iran Condoles with Emir of Sharjah over Son’s Death

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has offered his condolences to the ruler of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the unexpected death of his son.

Iran to Remain Committed to JCPOA as Much as Europe Does

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran will remain committed to the Iran nuclear deal exactly in the same way that the Europeans do.

Iran to Honour JCPOA Just Like E3, Zarif Says

The foreign minister of Iran has made it clear for the European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal that Tehran’s compliance with the accord will be commensurate with their economic commitments.

Iran’s Enriched Uranium Stockpiles Exceed 300kg

Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles have surpassed the 300kg limit set by the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, Iran's foreign minister confirmed on Monday.

INSTEX Shows Europe Distancing Itself from US: Iran

Iran says the special payment mechanism introduced by Europe to bypass the US sanctions on Iran, known as INSTEX, shows even Washington’s closest allies are distancing themselves from the US.

US Sanctions Hamper Chemical Victims’ Access to Medicine: Iran

Iran has urged the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons to find a solution to help Iranian victims of chemical attacks regain their access to medicine, which has been hampered by the US sanctions.

US in No Position to Obliterate Iran: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has downplayed US President Donald Trump's recent anti-Iran threats on Twitter, saying that the United States "is not in a position to obliterate Iran."

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