US' move to deploy additional troops 'threat to world peace': Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif
The top Iranian diplomat added that the move would only "simmer tensions" in the Persian Gulf regions.
May 25, 2019, 17:04 PM IST
Iran dismisses possibility of war amid US tensions
His comments came as Washington tightened sanctions on Iran's crude exports and has also been increasing its military assets in the Middle East in the face of what it regards as new "threats" from Tehran.
May 19, 2019, 16:55 PM IST
Sushma Swaraj holds talks with her Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif, says India only recognises UN sanctions
The US in May 2018 pulled out from the landmark Iran nuclear deal of 2015 under which Tehran had agreed to stop its sensitive nuclear activities in return for the lifting of crippling economic sanctions. Announcing the decision, President Donald Trump had reimposed sanctions against Iran which were suspended after the nuclear deal was finalised three years back.
MJ Akbar meets Iranian Foreign Minister
In continuation of India's flurry of engagements with Gulf and Middle East nations, Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar met Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif in Tehran on Sunday.
Sep 12, 2016, 00:31 AM IST
US says Kerry to meet Iran foreign minister on Tuesday
US Secretary of State John Kerry will meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in New York on Tuesday to discuss implementation of the Iran nuclear deal and ways Tehran can use its influence to end Syria`s civil war, U.S. officials said on Monday.
Apr 19, 2016, 02:54 AM IST
Nine Indian sailors jailed in Iran released
Nine Indian sailors who were in a jail in Iran on charges of smuggling have been released and will reach Delhi tomorrow, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday.
Oct 14, 2015, 00:16 AM IST
