Mohammad Javad Zarif

Iran Nuclear Deal a Two-Way Street: Nuclear Chief

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the 2015 nuclear deal is no longer a one-way street, and all parties – not just Iran – must live up to their commitments.

US, Not Iran, Resorting to Extortion, Zarif Tells Pompeo

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says what the US is doing is extortion, not the recent decision made by Iran to reduce its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal.

US Acting Like Gangsters, Mafia Members: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at the US’ resort to blackmailing, bribery, and bullying in its maximum pressure campaign against Iran, saying the Trump administration is acting like gangsters and Mafia groups.

Iran, Indonesia Discuss JCPOA, Issues of Muslim World

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi in the Asian country's capital of Jakarta.

Iran Notifies EU of Decision to Expand Nuclear R&D

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has provided details of a letter by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini on Tehran's move to expand its nuclear research and development (R&D).

OFAC Nothing More than ‘Jail Warden’, Zarif Says

Iran’s foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, has described as a “jail warden” the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which is in charge of enforcing economic sanctions on other countries.

Security Can’t Be Bought from Outside, Iran Tells IORA

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the regional security must emanate from within, and cannot be purchased from outside.

Iran Ready to Promote Parliamentary Ties with Bangladesh

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Speaker of Bangladesh Parliament Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in Dhaka.

US Resort to Sanctions Jeopardizing Its Own Economy: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister has slammed the latest US sanctions against Iran’s civilian space industry, saying the United States’ resort to sanctions even jeopardizes its own economic potential.

Tehran, Dhaka Confer on Enhanced Business Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Bangladesh Foreign Minister Abul Kasim Mohammed Abdul Momen in Dhaka.

Iran, Bangladesh Discuss Plight of Rohingya Refugees

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed in Dhaka.

Iran President Likely to Announce Details of 3rd Step on JCPOA Wednesday

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani is expected to proclaim details of Tehran’s new step in reducing commitments to the 2015 nuclear deal on Wednesday.

Iran FM, UN Envoy Discuss Syria in Tehran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen in Tehran.

Iran FM Starts Tour of Bangladesh, Indonesia

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has departed for Bangladesh, the first leg of a two-nation tour that will later take him to Indonesia.

Russian Academics Meet Zarif in Moscow

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expounded on Tehran’s policies in a meeting with Russian intellectuals during his visit to Moscow.

Zarif: Iran-Russia Ties Beneficial for Region, World

The cooperation between Iran and Russia not only serves their own interests, but also benefits the region and even the world, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said in Moscow.

Zarif in Moscow for Talks on Regional Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has travelled to the Russian capital of Moscow to hold talks with his counterpart Sergei Lavrov on a wide range of issues including the latest regional developments.

Zarif to Visit Bangladesh, Indonesia

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif is going to begin an Asian tour this week that will take him to Bangladesh and Indonesia.

Zarif: Russia, China Different from Other JCPOA Parties

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran makes a distinction between the three European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal and the other two members, namely Russia and China.

Europe Has Until Thursday to Fulfil JCPOA Commitments: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran will start the third phase of reducing its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal if Europe fails to fulfil its side of the bargain until September 5.

Iran FM, New Yemeni Ambassador Meet in Tehran

Ibrahim Mohamed al-Dailami, the new ambassador of Yemen to Iran, has met with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Tehran.

FM Zarif Says US Ban Won’t Silence Him

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US sanctions imposed against him will fail to silence his voice.

Netanyahu Fails to Reach Trump to Block Zarif Meeting: Report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has scrambled to make sure US President Trump wouldn’t meet Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif while he was making his way to France for a surprise visit at the G7 summit on Sunday, US and Israeli officials say.

Iran FM Holds High-Level Talks in Malaysia

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah‎ in Kuala Lumpur.

US Return to JCPOA Is Ticket to Talks with Iran: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the United States must return to JCPOA the 2015 nuclear deal and stop engaging in "economic terrorism" against the Iranian people if it wants to meet for talks.

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