Mohammad Javad Zarif
The latest news about and opinion pieces by former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif
Iran Rejects “Improper” Conditions Set by US for JCPOA
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has rejected as "improper" the conditions set by the United States for upholding the 2015 multilateral nuclear agreement, urging Washington to immediately fulfill its commitments under the deal.
Saudi Arabia Trading Its Independence for Security: Iran FM
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has regretted that certain regional states are trading their independence for security while the world does not regard any of those countries as secure and powerful.
Iran FM Says ISIS Ideology Still Lingers On
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says it is wrong to believe that the ISIS terrorist group has been wiped out.
Iranian, Dutch FMs Discuss Bilateral, Int’l Issues in Tehran
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest with his Dutch counterpart Sigrid Kaag in Tehran.
Spain Reiterates Support for Iran Nuclear Deal, Urges Enhanced Ties
Spanish Foreign Minister Alfonso Dastis have expressed his country’s support for the Iran nuclear deal, and called for expansion of bilateral relations between Tehran and Madrid.
Iranian, Russian FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Issues
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Russian opposite number Sergei Lavrov have held talks on the sidelines of the Valdai Club Conference in Moscow.
Iran FM Calls for Confidence-Building Measures in Persian Gulf
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on the Persian Gulf states to work for the realization of “a historic paradigm shift” in the region through confidence-building measures.
Erbil Developing New Protocol to Promote Ties with Tehran: PM
Kurdistan Regional Government’s Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani says Erbil is looking for expansion of all-out relations with the Islamic Republic.
Iran Calls for Formation of “Strong Region” through Collective Efforts
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Persian Gulf states need to work together to establish a “fresh regional security architecture” and what Tehran calls a “strong region”.
Iran FM to Visit Russia to Attend Valdai Club Conference
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Germany to attend the Munich Security Conference, is due to head to Russia on Sunday night.
Iran FM to Address Munich Security Conference Sunday
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is to leave for Germany late Saturday, February 17, to attend and address a security conference due to be held in Munich.
Iran FM Says His Phone Tapped during Nuclear Talks
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says his cell phone grew as hot as an iron during the negotiations with six world powers on Tehran’s nuclear program which resulted in the conclusion of the Iran nuclear deal.
Iraqi PM Praises Iran for Participation in Iraq’s Reconstruction
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, in a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, has lauded the Iranians’ interest in cooperating with Iraq in reconstructing the war-torn country.
Iran FM, Kuwaiti Emir Discuss Regional Issues
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest with Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah in Kuwait City.
Iran, Kuwait FMs Discuss Regional Developments
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Sabah Al Khalid Al Sabah met on the sidelines of the Conference for Iraq’s Reconstruction underway in Kuwait.
Iran Vows to Play Major Role in Iraq’s Reconstruction
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the Islamic Republic of Iran will continue to play its constructive and supportive role in Iraq’s reconstruction and economic development.
Iran, Uzbekistan Stress Closer Cooperation on All Fronts
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest with his Uzbek counterpart Abdulaziz Kamilov, who is in Tehran heading a delegation.
Iran FM, Houthi Spokesman Discuss Yemen Crisis in Tehran
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Mohammad Abdulsalam, the spokesman for Yemen's Houthi Ansarullah movement, have held talks in Tehran.
Iran May Ban Import of Samsung Products after Olympics Controversy
Iran has urged the Samsung Electronics to immediately apologize over its decision to deny Iranian athletes the free smartphones given as a gift to all Olympics athletes, otherwise the country may ban the import of all Samsung phones.
Iranian, Turkish FMs Discuss Regional Developments in Tehran
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu discussed issues of mutual interest in a Wednesday meeting in Tehran.
Turkish FM to Visit Tehran on Wednesday
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu is set to arrive in Iran later on Wednesday to hold talks with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif.
Every Single Word of JCPOA Based on Mutual Distrust: Iran FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says what the US president is doing today regarding the Iran nuclear deal was totally predicted as the accord was entirely based on distrust.
Iran FM, Philippine Official Call for Expansion of Ties
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest with Jose de Venecia, the special envoy of the president of the Philippines.
US’ Reliance on Nukes Bringing Mankind Closer to Annihilation: Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has criticised Washington’s increasing reliance on nuclear weapons, saying that such an approach would bring humankind closer to annihilation.
Iran FM, UN Official Discuss Issue of Sandstorms
UN Under-Secretary General Shamshad Akhtar, who is also the Executive Secretary of the UN’s Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), has held talks with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Tehran.