Javad Zarif

Javad Zarif @JZarif

Very pleased to host my distinguished friend Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Oman’s FM, in Tehran today. Discussed effects of the US’ #EconomicTerrorism on Iran; bilateral relations, regional developments & security in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. https://t.co/ga7QDAavJc — PolitiTweet.org

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On my way back to Tehran after fruitful diplomatic trip—to the UN in NY, attending NAM conference in Caracas; visiting Venezuella, Nicaragua, Bolivia, and finally Senegal. https://t.co/GD0gKohwfx — PolitiTweet.org

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In Dakar, #Senegal, on fourth leg of trip after visiting the UN and the Americas. Held important talks with President @Macky_Sall, FM @amadou_ba_, and Parliament Spkr @MoustaphaNiasse on bilateral relations; emphasizing highest value we put on relations with African nations. https://t.co/MueetcwAy5 — PolitiTweet.org

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Honored to meet w/ Bolivian President @evoespueblo in Santa Cruz this morning. Also had pleasant and fruitful working lunch w/ Bolivian FM. We will appear at another university today, to sign a MoU on technological cooperation: Iran’s gift of nano-tech lab will arrive soon. https://t.co/A7ebcdvkNT — PolitiTweet.org

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I attended with my Bolivian counterpart a session at Gabriel René Moreno University. Told students there what I tell my own students in Iran: You are the future. Believe in your power. You do not need to follow the powerful. You can lead with self-confidence and innovative ideas. https://t.co/iaMPQc3ewF — PolitiTweet.org

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The May govt's seizure of Iranian oil at behest of US is piracy, pure & simple. I congratulate my former counterpart, @BorisJohnson on becoming UK PM. Iran does not seek confrontation. But we have 1500 miles of Persian Gulf coastline.These are our waters & we will protect them https://t.co/svEqmEHQBM — PolitiTweet.org

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In Managua, I offered congratulations to the people & government of #Nicaragua on the 40th anniversary of their revolution. Iran & Nicaragua have both resisted US' #EconomicTerrorism & aggressive interventions. We've agreed on wide-ranging cooperation between our two nations. https://t.co/YfjTRehHgC — PolitiTweet.org

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Saddened to hear of IAEA Chief Yukio Amano’s untimely demise. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones. R.I.P. He was a stalwart supporter of the JCPOA from its inception, and we expect his successor to follow the same path. https://t.co/XfPJjdr8EM — PolitiTweet.org

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Today at NAM mtg on sanctions I said, "Terrorism is use of violence & intimidation against civilians in pursuit of political aims." The US is thus engaged in #EconomicTerrorism. It cannot be called “sanctions”, as they're not designed to enforce laws. They in fact violate law. https://t.co/NaajhwOtf4 — PolitiTweet.org

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Make no mistake: Having failed to lure @realDonaldTrump into War of the Century, and fearing collapse of his #B_Team, @AmbJohnBolton is turning his venom against the UK in hopes of dragging it into a quagmire. Only prudence and foresight can thwart such ploys. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @FareedZakaria: If oil companies in major economies side with Iran, "the international economy won’t bear it for the United States to pu… — PolitiTweet.org

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US #EconomicTerrorism is a global menace. I'm in Venezuela to attend #NAM meeting geared to forge global response to unilateralism. In Iran’s engagement with the world, we neither call for the ouster of leaders, nor “bolster” them—decisions that are for the PEOPLE of a nation. — PolitiTweet.org

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Unlike the piracy in the Strait of Gibraltar, our action in the Persian Gulf is to uphold int'l maritime rules. As I said in NY, it is IRAN that guarantees the security of the Persian Gulf & the Strait of Hormuz. UK must cease being an accessory to #EconomicTerrorism of the US. — PolitiTweet.org

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QED. — PolitiTweet.org

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"The people and government of Iran have nothing against the American people. All we want is for no one to interfere in our internal affairs.” My interview with @NewsHour’s @JudyWoodruff in New York on July 19th, prior to my departure for Venezuela. https://t.co/7zl0noq761 — PolitiTweet.org

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My full interview with John Micklethwait of @BloombergTV , recorded July 17th in New York City. https://t.co/0sjMLnrICP (And more coming….) — PolitiTweet.org

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Reminder https://t.co/mOOt9sG3ir — PolitiTweet.org

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In Iran: ~We've surpassed our intended mitigation of greenhouse gas emission. ~Literacy rate is now at 97% ~Effective training of disadvantaged groups, rural & nomad communities, & prisoners. ~Educational opportunities for refugees: 400,000 Afghan students attend our schools. — PolitiTweet.org

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Despite unlawful sanctions we've made significant progress in people’s empowerment & equality. 27% of faculty members, 50% of college students & 37% of medical doctors in Iran are now women: 60% increase in appointments, with goal that by 2020, 30% of decision makers are women. — PolitiTweet.org

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At UN conference on sustainable development, I maintained that extraterritorial sanctions the US imposed on Iran—in violation of Security Council Resolution 2231—represent the greatest threat to the achievement of sustainable development goals of Iran and many of our neighbors. — PolitiTweet.org

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For 8 YEARS, Saddam showered our cities with missiles & bombs provided by East & West. Meanwhile, NO ONE sold Iran any means of defense. We had no choice but building our own. Now they complain. Instead of skirting the issue, US must end arms sales to Saddam's reincarnations. https://t.co/rGGDk57WaB — PolitiTweet.org

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My interview with @TheZeinabBadawi for @BBC 's HardTalk. Filmed at the Iranian Ambassador's residence during my trip to NY for @UNECOSOC: https://t.co/Gbj6vrghn2 (And more to come....) — PolitiTweet.org

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My interview with @LesterHoltNBC of @NBCNightlyNews in NY. We sat down on July 15 in Iran's UN ambassador’s residence— one of the three buildings I’m permitted to set foot in while in the U.S. conducting official UN business. https://t.co/nGfJmCVgox More to come on @BBC & others — PolitiTweet.org

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Apologies for the typo--it was 24 years ago today, not 27. — PolitiTweet.org

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On this day 27 years ago, over 8,000 Bosnian Muslims were massacred on European soil—the worst atrocity on the continent since WWII. In this age of increasingly normalized anti-Muslim bigotry, such horrors MUST'NT be forgotten—not by Muslims, and not by Europeans. #Srebrenica https://t.co/9mORJFuS3Z — PolitiTweet.org

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Irony of IAEA Board meeting on US request: a. US abhors JCPOA, axed & violates it, and punishes all who observe it; b. US has no standing to raise JCPOA issues; c. Iran fully complied with JCPOA per 15 IAEA reports; d. Iran's actions are lawful under para 36 of accord: https://t.co/UOr316AZnx — PolitiTweet.org

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Bolton & Netanyahu killed Paris agreement between E3 & Iran in '05 by insisting on zero enrichment. Result? Iran increased its enrichment 100 fold by 2012. Now they've lured @realDonaldTrump into killing #JCPOA w/the same delusion. #B_Team hasn't learned. BUT THE WORLD SHOULD. — PolitiTweet.org

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#B_Team sold @realDonaldTrump on the folly that killing #JCPOA thru #EconomicTerrorism can get him a better deal. As it becomes increasingly clear that there won’t be a better deal, they're bizarrely urging Iran's full compliance. There's a way out, but not with #B_Team in charge — PolitiTweet.org

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Iran is neither a member of the EU nor subject to any European oil embargo. Last I checked, EU was against extraterritoriality. UK's unlawful seizure of a tanker with Iranian oil on behalf of #B_Team is piracy, pure and simple. It sets a dangerous precedent and must end now. — PolitiTweet.org