Dec 17, 2020, 12:05 PM

Zarif criticizes MEMRI for distorting comments on Jews

Zarif criticizes MEMRI for distorting comments on Jews

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – In reaction to accusations of anti-Semitism, Iranian Foreign Minister said that Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) has sunk to a new low in taking my pejorative usage of a word to accuse me of Antisemitism.

In a tweet on Late Wednesday, Mohammad Javad Zarif wrote, "MEMRI has sunk to a new low in taking my pejorative usage of a word to accuse me of Antisemitism."

"I was 𝘮𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 the allegation that Iran seeks to "throw the Jews into the sea” and reiterating our solution is a referendum with the participation of ALL: Jews, Muslims, Christians," he added.

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His tweet came as Middle East Media Research Institute in a tweet accused him, saying: "Iranian FM Zarif: Biden’s U.S. Will Be Obligated to Rejoin JCPOA; the West Failed to Include Iran's Missiles, Regional Role in the JCPOA and Cannot Add Them Now; We Want to Resolve the Problem of Israel by Referendum, Not by Throwing the “Kikes” into the Sea."

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