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'Never threaten an Iranian’, says Iran Zarif to EU Mogherini

9 Jul 2015 - 12:24


Tehran, July 8, The Iran Project -‘Never threat an Iranian’, said Iranian Foreign Minister when EU foreign policy chief threatened to leave the talks following some major disagreements at the plenary session with the P5+1 group of countries on Monday.

Following the tense plenary session that was held between Iran and P5+1 foreign ministers, in response to  EU foreign policy chief 's threat to leave the talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said, "never threaten an Iranian", then Lavrov has added "and a Russian," according to a Russian source.

Reportedly, 1st Iran and P5+1 FMs plenary was tense due to excessive demands of the US and West regarding some sanctions on weapons which was followed by Iran FM’s strong opposition.

Also, Iranian internet users launched a new hashtag - #NeverThreatenAnIranian- to show their support for foreign minister Zarif's response to Mogherini.

Later, Iran's team quoted FM Zarif, Ms Mogherini has always had a very positive  and constructive role in negotiations and our relationship has been governed by mutual respect.


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