Mohammad Javad Zarif

Iranian, North Korean FMs Hold Talks in Tehran

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday held talks with his North Korean counterpart Ri Yong-ho, who is on an official visit to Tehran.

Iran FM Holds Talks with PUIC, ECO Secretary-Generals

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate meetings with the newly-appointed secretary-general of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States and the outgoing Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization.

Zarif Raps US’ Hypocrisy as Trump Snaps Back Anti-Iran Sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed at the US for its hypocritical claim that it’s worried about the conditions of Iranian people, as US President Donald Trump signed into law the re-imposition of the anti-Iran US sanctions.

Fresh US Sanctions Not to Harm Iran’s Economy Anymore: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif promised on Monday that the new US sanctions on the Islamic Republic, which have taken effect as of August 6, will have no serious impact on the Iranian economy.

“N. Korea FM’s Tuesday Talks in Tehran Limited to Bilateral Ties”

Discussions between North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho and Iranian officials during the former’s upcoming visit to Tehran will be limited to bilateral relations, an informed source said.

Iran Keen to Expand Ties with New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has, in separate meetings with high-ranking Singaporean, Indonesian, and New Zealand officials, expressed Tehran’s interest in promoting its ties with the three states.

‘Innovative’ Ways May Help Iran Reap Benefits of JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has urged other parties to the Iran nuclear deal to find creative ways to help the Islamic Republic benefit from the JCPOA as the US is re-imposing its sanctions on Tehran.

“US Doesn’t Know What It’s Doing in Iran’s Backyard”

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has criticized the presence of American military forces in the Persian Gulf and has questioned why US forces are “in Iran's backyard” some 7,000 miles away from home. 

Iran, ASEAN Sign Cooperation Treaty in Singapore

Iran has signed a friendship treaty with the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), in a move which could lead to broader economic cooperation between the Islamic Republic and the organization’s member states.

Zarif Holds High-Level Talks with French, Russian Counterparts

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thursday held separate talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and the French top diplomat Jean-Yves Le Drian.

Iran: US’ Sanctions on Turkish Ministers Prove Its ‘Addiction’

Iran’s top diplomat Mohammad-Javad Zarif says the US’ imposition of sanctions against two Turkish government officials indicates Washington has made a habit of bullying others through sanctions.

Iran FM Meets Japanese, Turkish, Filipino Counterparts

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has sat for talks with a number of high-ranking Asian officials on the sidelines of the ongoing ministerial meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Singapore.

Iran, Sri Lanka Discuss Promotion of Energy Ties

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Sri Lankan counterpart have conferred on expansion of bilateral ties between the two countries in various fields, especially in energy.

“No Obstacle to Expansion of Sri Lanka’s Ties with Iran”

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena have discussed regional and international issues in a meeting in Colombo.

Iran’s Top Diplomat Departs for Sri Lanka

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has left Tehran for Sri Lanka’s capital of Colombo on Tuesday.

Iran to Help US Quit Its Addiction to Sanctions: Zarif

Iran’s top diplomat says the country is determined to foil the US’ plot to use sanctions to bully Iran and make what it calls a change in Tehran’s behaviour.

Iran FM to Attend ASEAN Summit in Singapore

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will head to Singapore within the next few days to attend a ministerial meeting of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said.

Iran Rejects Saudi US Ambassador’s Worthless Claims about Zarif

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has refuted the “ridiculous and scandalous” allegations made by the Saudi Ambassador to the US against Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Iran FM to Trump: BE CAUTIOUS!

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warns US President Donald Trump to be cautious after he threatened the Islamic Republic with incredible hardships in a Tweet.

Iran Not to Wait Too Long for Europeans: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the remaining parties to the 2015 nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) have not taken enough practical measures to save the international accord.

Iran Ready to Expand Business Ties with D-8 States: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the Secretary General of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, Dato’ Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari, sat for talks on bilateral relations in Tehran.

FM Zarif Warns against Plots to Sever Iran-Europe Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says enemies are hatching plots to break up bilateral relations between Iran and European countries.

Iran FM Says Europe Underestimating Its Power, Influence

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the European Union is underestimating its power and influence and can do more to bring about peace and stability in the Middle East.

Iran Welcomes Muslim Figures’ Call for Cessation of War in Yemen

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has hailed a statement by a number of respectable political figures in Muslim countries to stop the ongoing war in Yemen for three months.

Iran Files Lawsuit against US over Unilateral Sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the country has officially filed a lawsuit against the US in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the unilateral sanctions Washington re-imposed against the Islamic Republic.

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