Mohammad Javad Zarif

2021-06-08 18:44

Zarif urges U.S. to change course

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reacted to the claims of his American counterpart about the necessary measures to fully resume the nuclear agreement.

2021-06-07 21:45

Former interior minister Mohtashamipour dies of COVID-19

TEHRAN — Ali Akbar Mohtashamipour, the former Iranian interior minister and one of the founders of the Hezbollah resistance movement, has died of COVID-19.

2021-06-06 20:38

Zarif calls on U.S. to avoid using sanctions as ‘leverage’

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on the U.S. to return to its obligations and stop trying to use economic sanctions as a negotiating “leverage.”

2021-05-26 20:06

Iran congratulates Lebanon on anniv. of victory against Israel

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif have sent congratulatory messages to Lebanese leaders congratulating them on the anniversary of the victory against Israel.

2021-05-25 21:07

Zarif holds high-level talks in Azerbaijan amid soaring Baku-Yerevan tensions

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has embarked on a tour of the South Caucasus region amid soaring border tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

2021-05-24 21:44

Zarif says lifting sanctions is ‘legal and moral obligation’, urges Biden to drop Trump legacy

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday told his American counterpart Antony Blinken that lifting sanctions imposed on Iran during the Trump presidency is a “legal and moral obligation”.

2021-05-22 22:15

Iran opens consulate in Aleppo

TEHRAN — Following consultations between Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Iran opened a consulate in the Syrian city of Aleppo on Saturday.

2021-05-21 22:15

Zarif says Iran backs Palestinians’ right to self-determination, freedom in their own land

Tehran renews proposal for a referendum as the “only path to peace in Palestine”

TEHRAN - In a statement before the UN General Assembly on Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Tehran backs Palestinians’ right “to self-determination, freedom and independence in their State of Palestine.”

2021-05-19 21:56

Zarif holds talks in Ireland

TEHRAN— In continuation of his European tour, Mohammad Javad Zarif, the Iranian Foreign Minister, arrived at Dublin on Wednesday.

2021-05-19 21:55

Zarif to address UN emergency meeting on Palestine

TEHRAN— After United Nations’ inactiveness towards the Palestine crisis, the UN General Assembly will hold an emergency meeting at the request of Islamic countries at the level of foreign ministers.

2021-05-18 23:07

Zarif holds high-level talks in Italy

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held meetings with a number of high-ranking Italian officials during his tour of several European countries.

2021-05-18 18:32

Zarif slams American arms sales to Israel amid Gaza war

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has criticized the U.S. for selling state-of-the-art arms to Israel while it continues to bombard civilians in the Gaza Strip.

2021-05-17 19:36

Iran censures Israeli aggression against Palestine

TEHRAN – Iran has condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people and called for a plebiscite to settle the longstanding Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

2021-05-17 19:33

Iran: Referendum only solution to Palestine issue

TEHRAN —Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met on Monday with his Italian counterpart Luigi Di Maio to discuss bilateral issues and exchanging information on possible solutions to the Palestinian issue.

2021-05-17 19:05

Khatibzadeh: We need to give Vienna talks time

TEHRAN — Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Monday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said that the Vienna talks are ongoing and many empty brackets have been filled.

2021-05-16 22:43

Zarif describes Israel’s atrocities as “barbaric”

Iranian FM says Palestine is not only an Arab or Islamic issue, but an international dilemma

TEHRAN— In his speech in the emergency virtual meeting of the foreign ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif emphasized the Palestinians’ right to defend themselves, describing Israel’s atrocities as “barbaric.”

2021-05-16 22:38

After flying the Israeli flag over Foreign Ministry building:

Can Austria be trusted in the nuclear talks?

TEHRAN – In a highly controversial move, the Austrian government sided with Israel by flying the Israeli flag over a number of government offices, a move that smeared Austria’s international reputation and undermined trust in its ability to continue to be impartial venue for international events.

2021-05-16 18:54

FM Zarif holds talks in Rome

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Rome on the second leg of his tour of several European countries.

2021-05-15 19:32

FM Zarif holds talks in Spain

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met with Spain's Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism Maria Reyes Maroto, who also co-chairs the Iran-Spain Joint Economic Cooperation Commission.

2021-05-15 19:31

Zarif cancels Vienna visit as Iran criticizes Austrian sympathy with Israel

TEHRAN – Iran’s top diplomat canceled a trip to Vienna amid Iranian criticism over a controversial decision by Austria to fly the Israeli flag over government offices.

2021-05-14 16:29

Rouhani calls on Muslim countries to defend Palestine

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has urged Muslim countries to support the Palestinian people in the face of Israeli aggression.

2021-05-11 16:38

Zarif lambasts Israeli regime for shooting innocent worshippers

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister on Monday criticized the Israeli regime for pursuing inhumane policies against the Palestinian people during the holy month of Ramadan. Zarif said Israeli forces are shooting worshipers at a holy place and on a holy occasion.