Iran Foreign Minister

'Plots underway to fabricate pretext for war'

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned the US that Iran is fully prepared to defend its people and security.

US committed 'grave mistake' by assassinating Soleimani

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – In a message on Tuesday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry described the cowardly assassination of Lt. General Soleimani as a grave mistake of the United States.

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.

Zarif to address 2020 Rome MED

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is scheduled to address the international meeting of the "Mediterranean Dialogue" known as MED today at 2:30 PM, Iran’s local time.

FM’s assistant condemns Bamiyan terrorist attack

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Iran Foreign Ministry's Director-General for West Asia condemned a deadly attack that killed and injured dozens of people.

If US meets its obligations, we will fulfill ours: Zarif

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that if the United States meets its obligations as such under UNSCR 2231, we will fulfill ours under the #JCPOA.

Iranian FM holds meeting with his Chilean counterpart

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister held a meeting with his Chilean counterpart in La Paz on Sunday, conferring on the expansion of bilateral relations.

Iran, Bolivia on track of developing ties

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has arrived in Bolivia to discuss ways to boost ties with the Latin American country.

Cuba stresses Iran’s right of using peaceful nuclear energy

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel says Iran is entitled to use peaceful nuclear energy, adding that Havana is against US sanctions on the Iranian nation.

Zarif reveals some aspects of Iran's initiative over Karabakh

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has revealed some aspects of proposed Iran's plan to end the decades-long conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia. 

MP urges FM to pursue release of abducted Iranian diplomats

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – Vice Chairman of Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission called on officials at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to follow up the situation of abducted Iranian diplomats more seriously.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – The followings are Iran’s development in the past 24 hours.

FM Zarif condoles death of Emir of Kuwait

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has offered condolences over the death of Emir of Kuwait Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah.

‘Coward, savage’ US assassinated ISIL’s #1 enemy: Zarif

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that Iranian were not brought to their knees in spite of tough economic pressures exerted by the United States against the country.

Zarif talks US assassination of Iran top general with Iraq FM

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif discussed the US terrorist murder of Iran’s top general Martyr Soleimani with visiting Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein in Tehran on Saturday.

‘Iran has no preference for outcome of US vote’: Zarif

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister reiterated Iran’s lack of preference for the next president of the United States.

Reacting to Trump’s threat:

Zarif warns US of ‘mother of all quagmires’

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned Washington to not commit mistakes based on false media reports which can lead to ‘mother of all quagmires’ for them.

FM Zarif:

Iran ready for any assistance to peace process in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran has voiced its readiness for any assistance to the peace process in neighboring Afghanistan.

Zarif trying to simplify law for US officials

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reacted to recent threats of the United States for imposing sanctions against any country that stands against their snapback measures.

Trump’s policies created gap between US, Europe: Zarif

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that policies by the Trump administration have led to the creation of a gap between America and Europe.

Zarif:

Republic of Azerbaijan, very important country for Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that Islamic Republic of Iran attaches great importance to its relations with the Republic of Azerbaijan.

33-day war symbol of Lebanese’ victory over difficulties

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the Lebanese nation is able to go through the current tough conditions.

Lebanese people, gov. to decide for their future

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that it is the Lebanese people and government that should decide on the future of their country.

FM Zarif:

US clings personal position of PGCC’s SG ‘regional consensus’

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the United States, in desperation, calls the position of the Secretary General of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) as ‘regional consensus’.

Iran to adopt various methods to unblock frozen assets

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the Islamic Republic of Iran will adopt various methods to unblock its frozen assets in other countries.

Before Islamic Revolution, Parliament often ignored: FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister on the anniversary of the Constitutional Revolution said that Parliament was often ignored before the Islamic Revolution.

FM Zarif leaves for Russia

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has left Tehran for the Russian capital of Moscow.

Outgoing Spanish amb. meets with FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Spain’s ambassador to Iran Eduardo López Busquets met and held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday.

FM Zarif:

'Srebrenica genocide began as Europe failed to uphold duties'

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that Srebrenica genocide began as Europe failed to uphold its basic duties.