Zarif rallies public for national unity, condemns X restrictions, reaffirms Iran’s defensive posture

TEHRAN - Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for national unity amid heightened tensions in the region, while also criticizing social media platform X for restricting his account, and reaffirming Iran’s historical commitment to defensive, not offensive military postures.

Ex-FM Zarif calls for dismissing IAEA’s Grossi

TEHRAN – Former Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif has called for dismissing Rafael Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for his irresponsible and fallacious reports on Iran.

Zarif highlights Kish Island’s potential in Halal tourism

TEHRAN - Mohammad Javad Zarif, who served as Iranian foreign minister from 2013 to 2021, has emphasized the importance of promoting Kish Island’s strengths in the fields of Halal and targeted tourism, highlighting its potential to attract Muslim travelers.

‘Foreign Ministry sole authority on negotiations,’ Araghchi dismisses speculations around talks

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi categorically rejected rumors circulating in media and social platforms about alternative negotiators representing Iran in potential indirect talks with the United States.

Why did Zarif resign?

The VP says he was advised by the judiciary chief to step down

TEHRAN – Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s vice president for strategic affairs, has announced his resignation, stating that he was instructed to step down by a high-ranking official.

Pakistan an ‘important’ neighbor of Iran, Zarif tells envoy

TEHRAN – Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif held a reportedly cordial meeting with Pakistan’s ambassador in Tehran, Muhammad Mudassir Tipu.

Senior officials launch ‘Sarv-e Simin’ handicrafts festival in Tehran

TEHRAN – The 9th International Fajr Handicrafts Festival, known as Sarv-e Simin, has officially opened in Tehran with notable figures including Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs, and Reza Salehi-Amiri, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

Iran doesn't need outside help for security: Zarif

TEHRAN – Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs, declared on Saturday that Iran has achieved the capability to independently safeguard its security, dismissing concerns over external dependencies.

Zarif’s Baghdad visit focuses on security, cooperation, and regional peace

TEHRAN – In a bid to strengthen bilateral ties and reinforce regional stability, Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs, Mohammad Javad Zarif, visited Iraq on Thursday, holding a series of high-level meetings with top Iraqi officials.

Iran is no longer under serious security threats, says Zarif

TEHRAN – Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs, Mohammad Javad Zarif, delivered a strong message regarding Iran's regional position and security during a gathering in Tehran on Monday.

We must end U.S. interference in Iran's foreign policy: Zarif

TEHRAN – Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif, stated, "I do not see the United States as an opportunity for Iran's foreign policy. I consider the U.S. a nuisance or a shackle that must be removed from Iran's foreign policy."

Resistance will continue as long as Israeli occupation exists: Zarif

TEHRAN – Resistance movements emerged in response to Israeli occupation, apartheid policies, and acts of genocide, and they will persist until these issues are resolved, said Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Zarif's 'MWADA' vision: a new era of peace and prosperity in West Asia

TEHRAN – In an op-ed in The Economist on Monday, Iran's Vice President for Strategic Affairs and former Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, outlined a novel approach to regional security and economic development through the creation of the Muslim West Asian Dialogue Association (MWADA).

All religions should unite in pursuit of peace, Zarif says in Christmas message

TEHRAN – Iranian Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif and his wife Maryam Imaniyeh visited a church in Tehran on Tuesday, December 24, to congratulate Christians worldwide on the occasion of the birth of Jesus Christ and Christmas.

Zarif, China envoy discuss bilateral ties, implementation of 25-Year cooperation agreement

TEHRAN – In a meeting held on Wednesday, Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif, and the Chinese Ambassador to Iran, Zong Piyu, underscored the importance of operationalizing the comprehensive 25-year strategic partnership between the two nations. 

Iran ready for fight but prefers peace: Zarif

TEHRAN – In a Foreign Affairs article released on Monday, Iran's Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif emphasized that despite the nation's confidence in its defense capabilities, it remains dedicated to achieving peace and stability in the region.

Ending JCPOA breaches is a shared interest for all involved parties: Iran’s Zarif

TEHRAN – Iran’s strategic deputy to the president, Mohammad Javad Zarif, has called on all parties involved in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) to cease actions undermining the landmark nuclear deal. 

Zionism abuses Judaism, Iran's Zarif tells Jewish people in video message

TEHRAN – In a video address to the global Jewish community, Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s Deputy President for Strategic Affairs, sharply criticized Zionism, calling it a betrayal of the Ten Commandments and an ideology rooted in racism and hatred.

Iran's Zarif: Election showed Americans oppose complicity in Gaza genocide

TEHRAN - Mohammad Javad Zarif, a senior foreign policy aide to President Pezeshkian, said on Thursday the result of the U.S. elections showed that Americans had clearly rejected “a shameful year of US complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza and carnage in Lebanon”.

Iran will stand firm against all enemies, Zarif vows as tensions continue to grow

TEHRAN – Iran’s vice president in strategic affairs emphasized Iran's determination to stand firm against all enemies and defend its sovereignty, even in the face of potential Israeli military retaliation.

Iran will defend its territory and security at all costs: Zarif

TEHRAN – Iran’s former foreign minister and current advisor to President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that the country would not back down on defending its territorial integrity and national security. 

Zarif says unity necessary in face of horrifying Israeli crimes

TEHRAN – Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran's vice president for strategic affairs and former foreign minister, delivered a fiery speech in Esfahan on Saturday, calling for unity in the face of the Israeli regime’s unchecked crimes in the region. 

Zarif denounces Israel’s ‘unparalleled criminality’ in Gaza 

TEHRAN- Iran's Vice President for Strategic Affairs characterized the actions of the Zionist regime in Gaza as a manifestation of genocide and global corruption.

'Western hypocrisy dangerous', says Zarif as he condemns Western reaction to Iran's retaliation

TEHRAN - Western hypocrisy is not just outrageous, but extremely dangerous and can lead to serious consequences, says Iran's Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif.