4 Oct 2024
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Story Code : 406533

Ex-Iran President Rouhani defends his FM Zarif during tenure


Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani backs his Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who has found himself in hot water over his fiery comments about the challenges he grappled with during his previous terms in office.







In his Telegram channel, Rouhani posted a screen shot of his comments during his presidency in praise of Zarif, and wrote, I testify that Zarif was and still is the establishments trustworthy messenger.

The post came after Zarifs newly-released Club House interview, which has raised enormous controversy in the country.

During the interview, Zarif made remarks on a range of foreign policy issues under successive Iranian presidents, namely Seyyed Mohammad Khatami, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Rouhani.

Zarif, a politician close to the reformist camp, defended his foreign policy concessions that led to the finalization of the 2015 nuclear deal with six world powers.

The ex-foreign minister criticized the Principlist officials for trying to run the country based on dreams instead of abilities.

In the face of the comments, the Principlist camp attacked Zarif and questioned his credentials.

Tasnim News Agency, which is close to the Principlists, ran an article slamming Zarif for what it described as his failing to understand the difference between interacting and compromising.

Some analysts also said Zarifs thinking was dangerous for Iran.

By Iran Front Page

 


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