Iran’s VP Zarif steps down amid pressure from hard-liners

Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s former Foreign Minister and current Vice President, tenders his resignation following mounting pressure from hard-liners.

Iranian VP claims:

'We did not know about October 7'

Iranian Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif claims his country had no advance knowledge of Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on Israel: Tehran's allies in the region, including Hamas, have always worked for their own cause, even at our expense.

Iranian VP claims:

'Israel planted explosives in our centrifuge technology'

Iranian Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif accuses Israel of planting explosives in centrifuge technology purchased by Iran for its nuclear program. The timing of the alleged incident remains unclear.

Iran:

Former Foreign Minister resigns from the government

Mohammad Javad Zarif, appointed Iran’s vice president for strategic affairs just days ago, resigns from President Masoud Pezeshkian’s cabinet.

Iran:

Former FM appointed vice president for strategic affairs

Former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who said both Trump and Netanyahu will end up "the dustbin of history" appointed Iran's vice president for strategic affairs and head of the Center for Strategic Studies.

Fmr. Iranian Foreign Minister:

'US sanctions to blame for crash that killed President'

Former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told state media that the US embargo on aviation parts caused the US-made helicopter to crash.

Iran's FM: Netanyahu is going into the dustbin of history

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif welcomes the fact Benjamin Netanyahu will no longer serve as Israel’s Prime Minister.

Iran's FM cancels visit to Austria over its support for Israel

Iran's Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, cancels visit to Vienna over Austria's show of solidarity with Israel.

Watch: Kerry asked point blank if he helped Iran

John Kerry asked multiple times if he discussed Israeli military strikes in Syria with Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif.

Iran's Supreme Leader chastises Zarif for 'airing dirty laundry'

Iran's supreme leader criticized the country's Foreign Minister and top negotiator for leaked recordings attacking the IRGC.

Khamenei: Zarif's comments 'a big mistake'

Iran’s Supreme Leader slams recently unveiled audio recordings of Iran's Foreign Minister.

New translation backs up claim Kerry gave Zarif info on Israel

Newly analyzed translation of leaked audiotape has Zarif saying, “Kerry told me that Israel had launched 200 airstrikes against (Iran).”

Blinken rejects Zarif's remarks on Kerry: Utter nonsense

Secretary of State dismisses report that John Kerry informed Iranian Foreign Minister of Israeli operations in Syria.

Iran's government to investigate leaked recordings of Zarif

President Hassan Rouhani orders probe to identify who leaked "stolen" three-hour recording of Foreign Minister.

Kerry denies giving Iranian FM info on Israeli actions in Syria

Former Secretary of State says allegations that he informed Zarif of Israeli operations in Syria are "unequivocally false".

Iranian FM: Kerry told me about Israeli operations in Syria

In leaked audio, Mohammad Javad Zarif claims former Secretary of State informed him of more than 200 Israeli operations in Syria.

Mysterious audio leak of Iran's FM: Russia tried to prevent deal

Experts say a leaked interview of Iran's FM Javad Zarif that has set off a firestorm in the country couldn't have come at a worse time.

'Israel made very bad gamble by attacking Natanz nuke facility'

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif calls sabotage of Natanz nuclear site a 'very bad gamble by Israel', says attack will strengthen Iran.

Iranian FM promises 'revenge' for Natanz incidents

'Zionists want to take revenge for success in lifting sanctions,' Iran FM claims.

Zarif urges US to take 'new approach'

Iranian Foreign Minister warns US time is running out to reach agreement on nuclear program.

Zarif: The US is the one that needs to return to the deal

Iran’s Foreign Minister says the onus is on the Biden administration to live up to the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iranian FM Zarif urges Biden to return to deal

Iranian FM Zarif warns 'time is running out for the Americans,' urges US Pres. Biden to return to nuclear deal.

Iran's FM suggests path to overcome impasse with US

Mohammad Javad Zarif says EU foreign policy chief can coordinate actions taken by both the US and Iran to return to 2015 deal.

Iran's FM: We will not cooperate with the US on Israel

Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran may cooperate with the US on issues such as oil and security in the Gulf, but not on Israel.

Zarif to Biden: Return to deal without demanding concessions

Iran’s Foreign Minister urges Biden to "choose a better path" by returning to 2015 nuclear deal without renegotiating it.

Iran's FM: Trump is relegated to the dustbin of history

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif celebrates end of Trump's term.

Iran's FM: We don't shy from crushing aggressors

Iranian Foreign Minister issues a warning to the US after it deploys B-52 bomber aircraft to the Middle East.

Iran officially announces resumption of uranium enrichment

Iranian Foreign Minister: Our measures are fully reversible when all sides comply with 2015 deal.

Iran's FM: Israel will attack US forces in Iraq to provoke war

Mohammad Javad Zarif claims to have intelligence showing Israel will attack US forces in Iraq

Iran's FM: Trump trying to create a 'pretext for war'

Iranian Foreign Minister criticizes US President a day after the US military flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East.

Iran warns Trump against 'adventurism' before leaving office

Iranian Foreign Minister responds to Trump's threat towards Iran: Trump will bear full responsibility for any adventurism on his way out.

Iranian FM: We will not renegotiate nuclear deal

Iranian Foreign Minister: US must abandon its rogue behavior and stop its violations of international law.

Saudi minister: Iran desperate to blame us for anything negative

Senior Saudi minister fires back after Iran's foreign minister claims Saudi Arabia played a role in elimination of senior nuclear scientist.

Zarif: 'Indications' Israel involved in scientist's death

Iran admits top nuclear scientist was eliminated near Tehran, vows to retaliate.

Iranian FM: If Biden lifts sanctions, we'll fulfill nuclear deal

Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran is ready to discuss how the US can return to 2015 deal.

Iran with a message of peace?

Iranian Foreign Minister calls for dialogue with Iran's neighbors following US election. "Only together can we build a better future."

Zarif: Iran willing to keep cooperating with IAEA

Iran's Foreign Minister says Iran is willing to keep cooperating with UN atomic agency "according to international regulations".

Zarif: US 'snapback' attempt is unlawful

Iranian Foreign Minister: We expect the UN to counter the US administration's rogue behavior.

Zarif blasts US over fighter jet incident

Iranian officials criticize interception of Iranian passenger plane by US fighter jet over Syria.

Rocket hits Baghdad's Green Zone in broad daylight

Rare daytime rocket hits Baghdad's Green Zone as Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visits Iraq.

Zarif: Renewal of arms embargo will end nuclear deal

Iranian Foreign Minister says the preservation of the 2015 nuclear deal depends on the scheduled end of a UN arms embargo on his country.

Zarif: European countries 'accessories to US and Israel'

Iranian Foreign Minister blasts France, Germany and Britain for drafting IAEA nuclear resolution against Tehran.

Iran: It's possible to reach a solution with IAEA

Iranian Foreign Minister says “an agreeable solution is possible” for IAEA request for access to two nuclear sites.

Pompeo: Iran echoing Hitler's call for genocide

Secretary of State rips Iranian Foreign Minister who backed Supreme Leader call for a “Final Solution” against Israel.

Iranian FM defends call for 'Final Solution' against Israel

Mohammad Javad Zarif responds to Germany's criticism of Khamenei: Palestinians should not have to pay for your crimes.

Zarif dismisses 'foolish' US threats on Iran arms embargo

Iran's Foreign Minister dismisses US threats to bring back all UN sanctions if Security Council does not extend arms embargo on Tehran.

Zarif: US sanctions have doubled our suffering from coronavirus

Iranian Foreign Minister again criticizes US sanctions on his country, calls on the world not to comply with them.

Iranian FM: Stop obeying US sanctions

Mohammad Javad Zarif says US sanctions on Iran amount to "medical terror", urges world to stop complying with them.

Adviser to Iran's FM dies from coronavirus

Hossein Sheikholeslam becomes the third Iranian government figure to die as a result of COVID-19.

Zarif: Trump was spooked by my meeting with Democratic Senator

Iran’s Foreign Minister claims his recent meeting with Senator Chris Murphy spooked the Trump administration.

Connecticut Senator defends meeting with Iranian FM

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy says he met Mohammad Javad Zarif because it is "dangerous not to talk to one's enemies".

Iranian Foreign Minister: US brought us to the brink of war

Mohammad Javad Zarif claims Iran and the US exchanged angry letters and came "very close to the brink".

Republicans to Twitter: Suspend Iranian leaders' accounts

Group of Republican senators ask Twitter to suspend accounts of Iranian Supreme Leader and Foreign Minister.

Zarif speaks to leaders of Islamic Jihad and Hamas

Iranian Foreign Minister denounces Trump's "imposed and treacherous plan" in conversations with leaders Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

Zarif to Abbas: We reject the 'Deal of the Century'

Iran’s Foreign Minister speaks to PA chairman, reiterates Iran's firm position which supports Palestinians' rights to a state.

Bennett responds to Iranian Foreign Minister

Defense Minister fires back after Mohammad Javad Zarif describes US peace plan as "Highway to Hell".

Iran: Trump deal is the 'treason of the century'

Iran denounces Trump's peace plan, says it is "doomed to fail".

Iran's Zarif not ruling out negotiations with the US

Iranian Foreign Minister says talks with the US are still possible, but it must remove sanctions. Trump: No thanks!

Iran threatens to quit Non-Proliferation Treaty

Iran's Foreign Minister threatens to quit NPT if European countries continue "improper behavior".

Zarif: We will never negotiate a new nuclear deal

Iranian Foreign Minister rules out possibility of any negotiation on a new nuclear deal.