Iran’s foreign minister attends a special meeting of a parliamentary committee tasked with reviewing the nuclear conclusion reached between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries. During the session which lasted for several hours, Mohammad Javad Zarif answered questions raised by the lawmakers regarding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or the JCPOA reached in Vienna back in July. Deputy foreign ministers Abbas Araqchi, Majid Takht-e Ravanchi and Hassan Qashqavi were also present in the session. On August 19, the Iranian Parliament appointed 15 lawmakers as members of an ad hoc committee tasked with reviewing the agreement. Iran’s former negotiating team headed by Saeed Jalili has pointed out its criticism about the JCPOA in several sessions. Talking to reporters after Sunday’s meeting, Araqchi said the session was effective in clearing ambiguities about the deal.

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran is ready to form a joint front against terrorism and extremism in the region. Mohammad Javad Zarif made the remark during a meeting with visiting Iraqi Parliament Speaker Salim al-Jabouri. The Iranian official stressed that Tehran backs Baghdad’s domestic and regional policies and is hopeful the country would soon find its key role in the region. Zarif expressed hope that Iraqi officials engage all political parties in a meaningful process and resolve internal problems through dialog. For his part, the Iraqi official hailed the conclusion of Iran’s nuclear talks with the P5+1 group of countries. Jabouri called on the Iranian officials to continue supporting Iraq in the face of its fight against terrorism and extremism.

Zarif and Hammond shaking hands

Iran’s foreign minister says US President Barack Obama’s latest remarks against the Islamic Republic were aimed at pleasing Israel as well as critics inside the US. Mohammad Javad Zarif said Obama’s comment that the July nuclear deal stopped Iran from attaining nuclear weapons was pointless because Tehran has never been and will NOT be after nukes. The top Iranian diplomat also referred to the situation in the Middle East. He said the uncalculated policies and measures by the US and its allies, particularly Israel, have resulted in the rise of terrorism and extremism in the region. Zarif noted that promoting peace and security tops Iran’s foreign policy agenda which he described as consistent, unlike double-standard policies of certain states. The reaction came after a Wednesday speech by Obama in which he accused Iran of supporting terrorism, saying Washington has many differences with Tehran despite the recent nuclear agreement.

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