A number of Iranian MPs have challenged foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif for strolling with his U.S. counterpart in the streets of Geneva. IRNA reports that 21 MPs have written to the minister asking for explanations for “two diplomatic errors”. “Your symbolic stroll with the U.S. Secretary of State and your trip to France […]
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Iran wants more time to seal nuclear deal
Iran’s foreign minister says more time is needed to reach a lasting agreement with the 5+1. At a press conference held in Vienna on July 15, Mohammad Javad Zarif said: “As we stand now, we have made enough headway to be able to tell our political bosses back home … it’s worth it to […]
U.S. signals willingness to work with Iran on Iraq
As Radio Zamaneh reported, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says the U.S. is open to cooperating with Iran in order to resolve the deteriorating security situation in Iraq. In an interview on Monday with Yahoo News, Kerry said the Obama administration is “open to discussions” and and would “not rule out anything constructive.” […]