The Greek ambassador to Iran was summoned by the Iranian foreign ministry following the European Parliament’s recent resolution on the state of human rights in Iran. Greece currently holds the revolving presidency of the European Union; the Iranian foreign ministry passed on its “express dissatisfaction” with this resolution to its Greek counterpart. A ministry […]
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Iranian Foreign Ministry To Lead Nuclear Talks
Iranian President Hassan Rohani has announced the Foreign Ministry will lead nuclear talks with world powers. The announcement was made on September 5 on the president’s website. No further details were provided, but the arrangement suggests Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will either lead future negotiations or appoint another ministry official. Zarif, a former […]
New foreign minister promises active role for Iran
Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s new foreign minister, says the events in Egypt will be at the top of his ministry’s agenda. The Mehr News Agency quotes Zarif saying that maximum consultation must take place to prevent further spilling of blood and to allow the peaceful coming together of different groups in Egypt. Zarif said […]