Mohammed Javad Zarif
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West Responsible for Disruption of Anti-Drug Efforts
EghtesadOnline: The United States and several other western countries are directly responsible for disrupting international drug control efforts by exerting economic pressure on Iran and reducing…
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Zarif, Cavusoglu Sign Deal to Boost Mutual Cooperation
EghtesadOnline: A document to enhance “strategic” partnership between Tehran and Ankara was signed by the two countries' foreign ministers on Friday.
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Europe Urged to Focus on Normalization of Trade Ties
EghtesadOnline: Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif on Sunday called on Europe to focus efforts on normalizing economic ties with Iran as required by the 2015 nuclear agreement instead of raising…
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German FM: Europe Determined to Save Nuclear Deal
EghtesadOnline: Germany's chief diplomat reassured Iranian officials on Monday that Europe is determined to fulfill its commitments under Iran's nuclear deal with world powers, while emphasizing…
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Tehran Welcomes Interaction With Persian Gulf States
EghtesadOnline: Iran is ready to engage with Persian Gulf neighbors, if they decide to choose cooperation over hostility, Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif said, adding that warmongering…
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Iran Seeks Balanced Ties With Persian Gulf States
EghtesadOnline: Iran's top diplomats stressed on their regional tour of friendly neighboring countries that Tehran is seeking “balanced” and “constructive” relations with all Persian Gulf states…
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Increased US Military Presence Threatens Middle East Peace
EghtesadOnline: The growing presence of American forces in the Middle East poses an "extremely dangerous" threat to international peace and stability, and needs to be responded to, Iran's top…
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Zarif in Pakistan for Talks Amid Rising Regional Tensions
EghtesadOnline: Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif traveled to Pakistan as part of his mission to hold talks with neighboring countries, as regional tensions triggered by US antagonism have…
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Zarif to Trump: Respect, Not Threats, Works With Iran
EghtesadOnline: Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif called on US President Donald Trump to try respect rather than threats in its approach to Iran.
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Omani FM Holds Talks in Tehran
EghtesadOnline: Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi has traveled to Tehran on Monday to hold talks with his Iranian counterpart, Mohammed Javad Zarif, amid rising tensions between Iran and…
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Iran, India Discuss Visa Facilitation
EghtesadOnline: Two days after the visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif, India held the 11th Consular Committee Meeting with Iran on Thursday to ease visa and legal issues for…
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Zarif in Turkmenistan
EghtesadOnline: Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif was to start an official visit to Turkmenistan on Sunday with the aim of boosting relations between the two neighboring countries in diverse…
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Zarif: Europe Should Pull Its Weight on Nuclear Accord
EghtesadOnline: Iran on Thursday criticized the European response to its decision to scale back some commitments made as part of the 2015 nuclear deal, saying that the EU should fulfill its obligation…
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Plans to Counter ‘Economic Terrorism’
EghtesadOnline: Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif described the draconian US sanctions as "economic terrorism", stressing that Iran has devised plans to mitigate the impact of hostile measures.
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Stakes Raised by Lack of Iran-US Communication
EghtesadOnline: A lack of communication between Tehran and Washington has heightened concerns over a potential conflict in the strategic Persian Gulf, Iran's chief diplomat said.
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Zarif: ‘B Team’ Pushing Trump Into Confrontation
EghtesadOnline: Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif said the United States is trying to "bring Iran to its knees" and overthrow its government by seeking to thwart its international oil trade.
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Zarif to Visit Russia, N. Korea
EghtesadOnliner: Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif announced on Saturday his plans to visit Russia and North Korea to hold talks with his counterparts and other officials.
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‘Wrong’ Partners to Blame for Washington’s Regional Defeats
EghtesadOnline: The Americans are suffering defeats in the Middle East because they have sided with the "wrong" partners, Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif said, adding that Iran is a "force…
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Zarif: US Pressure Campaign Will Fail
EghtesadOnline: Iran’s top diplomat said US President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign, which is characterized by harsh economic sanctions, will fail to force Tehran to give in to his excessive…
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Zarif: Onus on Washington to Return to Negotiating Table
EghtesadOnline: Iran is for dialogue but the US offer to negotiate contradicts its actions, Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif said, adding that Washington should speak with the Iranian nation…
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Iran Against Confrontation, Ready for Prisoner Swap
EghtesadOnline: Iran favors peace and is not seeking confrontation but will exercise its right to defense, Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif said in New York, while proposing "a serious dialogue"…
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Zarif to Visit NY for UN Meeting
EghtesadOnline: Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif is to visit New York on Tuesday to attend the one-day high-level plenary meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on April 24.
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Zarif, Erdogan Discuss Syria Ahead of Astana Talks
EghtesadOnline: Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif held a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday to discuss solutions to the Syrian crisis as well as other regional…
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Zarif in Damascus to Coordinate Regional, Int'l Policies
EghtesadOnline: Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif arrived in the Syrian capital on Tuesday at the head of a political delegation to improve the two countries' coordination of regional and…
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US Anti-IRGC Move Could Lead to Serious Conflict
EghtesadOnline: In a letter to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the UN Security Council, Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif warned that the United States' recent designation…
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Iran Places US CENTCOM on Terrorism Blacklist
EghtesadOnline: Iran’s Supreme National Security Council placed the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), which is responsible for the Middle East and Central Asia, on Iran’s list of terrorist…
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Iran Keen on Regional ‘Inclusive Cooperation'
EghtesadOnline: Iran is ready to join an initiative that promotes “inclusive cooperation” among regional countries, including Saudi Arabia, if they are determined to help make the region more…
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Presidential Chief of Staff Says Rouhani Stands Behind Zarif
EghtesadOnline: President Hassan Rouhani stands behind and completely approves of the performance of Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif who unexpectedly announced his resignation on Monday,…
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Call for Realistic Approach to FATF Standards
EghtesadOnline: Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif called on the bodies in charge of passing legal reforms to conform to global financial norms to realize the urgency of the situation and…
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Zarif Offers Backing for New Lebanon Government
EghtesadOnline: Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif, who was in Beirut on Sunday and Monday, extended Iran's support for the newly-formed Lebanese government in talks with the country’s top…