Formerly Imprisoned Journalists Challenge Iran Foreign Minister’s Remarks to Charlie Rose Astonished reactions to recent statements made by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif during a television interview with PBS’ Charlie Rose, in which he defended his government’s human rights record, continue to pour in. Siamak Ghaderi, a journalist who was dismissed from his […]
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MPs slam Zarif for walking with U.S. state secretary
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 […]
Iranian FM says nuclear solution will take full 4 months
Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday August 15 that it is “unrealistic” to think that the nuclear dispute between Iran and the 5+1 will be resolved before the end of the four-month extension allotted for the talks. Mohammad Javad Zarif told the Khaneh Mellat website that even if a general consensus is reached beforehand, […]
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 […]
British embassy to be reopened in Tehran
As Radio Zamaneh reported, British Foreign Secretary William Hague called for security guarantees for its diplomats before finalizing plans to reopen the British Embassy in Tehran. A spokesman for Britain’s Labour Party told reporters that the crisis in Iraq calls for a more pronounced presence of British diplomatic efforts in Tehran. Hague announced however […]
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.” […]
Nuclear talks resume between Iran, 5+1
The fourth round of nuclear talks between Iran and the 5+1 began in Vienna after EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton and the Iranian foreign minister met for a working dinner last night, Tuesday May 13, to set the framework for the talks. ISNA reports that Mohammad Javad Zarif assessed the meeting with Ashton […]
Iran, Austria commit to further talks on human rights
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held a joint press conference in Tehran with his Austrian counterpart, Sebastian Kurz, announcing that Iran will continue talks with Austria on human rights issues. Zarif said: “We have always discussed human rights issues with Austria and will continue doing so. So long as the talks are aimed at […]
Latest round of nuclear talks wraps up in Vienna
The new round of talks between Iran and the world powers over Iran’s nuclear program has ended in Vienna, and the two sides are set to meet on May 13 to continue the negotiations. Catherine Ashton, the EU foreign policy chief, said in a joint statement on Wednesday April 9 with Iranian Foreign Minister […]
Iran wants answers from Pakistan over abductions, death
Iranian media report that Pakistan’s ambassador to Tehran has been summoned by Iranian authorities following reports that one of five Iranian border officials abducted into Pakistan has been killed by their captors. The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the Pakistani ambassador and called for his government’s immediate action in identifying, arresting and extraditing those responsible […]