Mohammad Javad Zarif

US Has Failed to Abide by Iran Nuclear Deal: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister says the new US administration has not sent promising signals on the implementation of JCPOA, the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, but it will ultimately have to abide by the deal as it is a multilateral agreement.

No More Turmoil Needed in Mideast: Iran’s Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Norway to attend the Oslo Forum, says the Middle East region is already fraught with tensions and needs no more turmoil, as a diplomatic crisis between several Arab countries in the region heats up.

Iranian FM, UN Secretary General Hold Talks in Astana

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the United Nations Secretary General António Guterres have discussed the recent twin terrorist attacks in Tehran and the latest developments in the Middle East.

Terrorists Attack Seat of Democracy: Iranian FM

Iran’s minister of foreign affairs says terrorists on Wednesday were proxies who attacked what their Saudi masters despised the most, namely the seat of democracy.

Iranian FM Raps Trump’s ‘Repugnant’ Remarks on Tehran Attacks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has slammed the US president’s comments on Tehran terror attacks as “repugnant” after Donald Trump pointed the finger of blame at Iran itself, in a reaction which was met with criticism even at home.

Tehran Attacks to Boost Iran’s Will in Fight against Terror: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif strongly censured the Wednesday's twin deadly terrorist attacks in Tehran, saying such acts reinforce the Islamic Republic’s resolve in fight against terrorism.

Iranian FM Discusses Qatar Crisis with Foreign Counterparts

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif conferred with many of his Asian and African counterparts on the ongoing rift between Doha and a number of Arab countries.

Iran Denies Claim on Saudi Plane’s Airspace Violation

Iranian Foreign Ministry categorically rejected an Iranian MP’s claim that a Saudi aircraft transporting military officials recently violated the Iranian airspace, saying a change in the flight path for foreign planes is a very ordinary issue handled by the Air Defence.

Iran FM Rejects ‘Shameful’ Claim about Deal with US on General Soleimani

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif dismissed the ‘shameful’ claims that Rouhani’s government has vowed to hand over General Soleimani to US in exchange for the removal of banking restrictions.

Iranian FM Wishes Blessed Ramadan for All Muslim People

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message wished a blessed Ramadan for all Muslim nations, and expressed the hope that they use the holy month as an opportunity for unity.

‘Beautiful Military Equipment’ Can’t Buy Middle East Peace: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says unlike Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Republic of Iran is looking for a political solution to the ongoing crises in Syria and Iraq.

Bahrain Crackdown Emboldened by Trump’s Saudi Visit: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US president’s visit to Saudi Arabia and his "cozying up" to despots in the Arab country has emboldened the Bahraini regime to intensify its crackdown on its citizens.

Trump’s Anti-Iran Remarks Aimed at Milking Saudis: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says US President Donald Trump's recent anti-Tehran remarks were aimed at "milking" Saudi Arabia.

Iran Ready to Present Peace to Saudi Arabia as a Gift: FM

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran is ready to present peace to Saudi Arabia as a gift after the kingdom's crown prince threatened to draw war into the Iranian territory.

“Iran Derives Stability from Its People, Not from Coalitions”

Amid US President’s trip to Saudi Arabia for talks on forming a regional coalition with Arab states, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic derives its stability from the people who vote, not from such coalitions.

FM Zarif Vows to Protect Iranian Expats’ Votes in Iran Elections

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif assured the Iranian expatriates that their votes in Iran’s presidential election will be protected.

“Rouhani Gov’t Made Many Breakthroughs in Past 4 Years”

Iran’s foreign minister has thrown his weight behind the Rouhani administration’s performance, saying it has secured several breakthroughs during its tenure.

Iranian FM Congratulates Haniya on Appointment as New Hamas Chief

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif congratulated Ismail Haniya on his post as the new chief of Palestinian resistance movement Hamas’ political bureau, reaffirming Tehran’s commitment to supporting Palestinians in their battle against Zionist occupation.

Iran, Afghanistan Starting Long-Term Strategic Cooperation

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says Iran and its eastern neighbour Afghanistan have drawn up draft documents on long-term strategic cooperation on a range of issue during a recent bilateral meeting.

Iranian FM Meets Afghanistan’s President in Kabul

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met Ashraf Ghani, the president of Afghanistan, during his official visit to Kabul on Sunday.

Iran’s FM to Visit Kabul on Sunday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will leave Tehran for the Afghan capital of Kabul on Sunday, the ministry’s spokesman said.

Iran FM Holds Talks with Top Pakistani Officials in Islamabad

Iranian foreign minister, who is in Islamabad to particularly discuss the security of Iran-Pakistan borders, met high-ranking Pakistani officials including Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif.

Iran’s FM in Pakistan to Pursue Deadly Attack on Border Guards

The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that the country’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will pay a visit to Pakistan, heading a group of high-ranking political, military, law enforcement and security officials.

Let’s Turn Persian Gulf into Sea of Amity: Iran’s Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for friendship among Persian Gulf littoral states and highlighted the capability of regional countries to independently run their own affairs free from foreign interference.

US Seizure of Iran’s Assets is ‘Banditry’: Iranian FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif denounced the US government’s moves to seize or put freezes on Iran’s assets abroad as a plain case of international banditry.

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