The Australian government said it was providing consular assistance to the families of those detained, and it reminded travelers that they risk arbitrary detention when visiting Iran.
Tag: Zarif, Mohammad Javad
Iran Will No Longer Honor Nuclear Deal’s Limits on Research
The move was Iran’s third retaliatory step since President Trump renounced the 2015 agreement.
Iranian Journalist Seeks Asylum After Fleeing Foreign Minister’s Press Corps
The journalist, Amir Tohid Fazel, slipped away from the delegation that accompanied Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s foreign minister, to Sweden.
Iranian Official Makes Surprise Appearance on Sidelines of G7 Summit
At the invitation of France, Iran’s foreign minister flew to Biarritz and met with European officials. But he had no plans to sit down with American officials.
U.S. Sanctions on Foreign Minister Unite Iran’s Fractious Elite
Iranian officialdom, often seen as deeply split, stood unified behind Mohammad Javad Zarif, while the White House seemed divided.
Trump Administration Imposes Sanctions on Iran’s Top Diplomat
Officials described the foreign minister of Iran, Mohammad Javad Zarif, who worked closely with the Obama administration, as being part of a “propaganda arm.”
In Escalation, Iran Tests Medium-Range Missile, U.S. Official Says
A military official said on Thursday that Iran had fired a Shahab-3 medium-range missile on Wednesday, but added that the test did not pose a threat to Western interests in the region.
Iran Tells Boris Johnson It Doesn’t Want Confrontation, but Will Protect Itself
The comments came shortly after Boris Johnson won the contest to become Britain’s prime minister and days after Iran seized a British tanker.
Iran’s Seizure of British Vessel Further Roils Gulf Region
The seizure came a day after the United States said it had shot down an Iranian drone, reviving fears of a military clash in the Persian Gulf.
As Conflict With U.S. Grows, Some Iran Hard-liners Suggest Talking to Trump
The idea of engaging with the Trump administration is led by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the ex-president known for his hard-line anti-American bombast.