A Conversation With Javad Zarif

Javad Zarif discusses regional politics, nuclear security, and U.S.-Iran relations.
Speaker:
Mohammad Javad Zarif, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Islamic Republic of Iran

[@roozbehfarhadi9993]

Highly educated and an experienced politician. Respect.

[@liagog]

it's nice to hear an adult speak.... Peace and Freedom 2016

[@akhdi1]

I have a great respect for Mr Javad Zarif and Republic Iran . Thank you for the great interview .

[@bramdean]

Well done, Zarif, a great mind, a great diplomat!

[@massoudalipour7704]

This was a wonderful conversation,and informative discussion by an intelligent politician.I think that everybody interested in world affairs should listen and pay attention to these intelligent comments. massoud alipour.

[@ClubCovertLondon]

He is really good at pinpointing his perspective. Respect.

[@thomasscream4179]

Mr. Zarif is great! Such rationality is hard to find in politics.

[@shayantoosinezhad4004]

Doctor Zarif Iran, Iranian and whole it history are proud of you for ever. 🇮🇷❤️🇮🇷❤️🇮🇷❤️🇮🇷❤️

[@shayantoosinezhad4004]

Seyed Ali Geda Cholagh toghar kose naneye jendeye amsale toe ke too campe ashraf be sagaye saddam koso koon dadan ke ye sag monafeghe najeste hichi nadari mese toro pas endakhtan! Sandis khor boodan sagesh sharaf dare be amsale toyi ke abe kire saudiyo americayiharo nakhori zende nemimooni madar jendeye khaye lisse saddam! Darzemn ma ke 41 sale too donyaye vaghei mordeo zendeye ye madare jendeyi mese to va arbabato gayidimo zadimo koshtimo mooshak baroon kardimo jer vajer kardim hala toam hey biya inja too sonyaye majazi foah bede rahe doori nemire ke mire too kose nane je dat baz! Kharkosteye sag monafeghi ke hata too donyaye majazi esmo rasm nadari kir too mordeo zendeye kirit

[@maybo8989]

51:40 shows you can trust this man's word

[@kianIrajy]

this guy is a genius, RESPECT.

[@LoopDoc]

I love this man. What a difference to Natenyahu. Both highly educated. But Mr. Zarif is the honest one.

[@pontevedra660]

Much respect, and my regards Minister Zarif.

[@aarondouglas2160]

I have reviewed many comments and I haven't seen a comment that commends the interviewer. The interviewer has real journalistic ethics- to some extent; hardly interrupted Dr. Zarif who has exceptional diplomatic relations skill, and eloquence, he gave Dr. Zarif ample time to complete his response(s) and even engaged the audience.

[@michaelasmith8667]

wonderful conversation

[@bramdean]

The man is superb, a highly competent and brilliant diplomat. However, it certainly helps that his causes are just and his position is reasonable.

[@davidwadsworth8982]

Are you on acid? this fellow has no say at all as to Iran is run. Yhe Grand Ayatollah is in TOTAL command and that worm has expressed his desire to rid the world of Jews. This is political theatre and you fell for it. What does the word Caliphate mean to you. It means submit to Allah or die.

[@bramdean]

+David Wadsworth Sorry, Chumley, I don't do drugs. It is a case of intellectual lack on your part. Iran has sheltered Jews since the 5th century BC when King Darius liberated them and saved them from imminent and certain extinction at the hands of the Babylonians. Many found their way to Persia/Iran where they have lived and thrived with EQUAL RIGHTS. Their presence in Iran predates Islam by almost 12 centuries. You were unaware of this clearly. As such If Iran's leadership were obsessed with the "desire to rid the world of Jews", as you so quaintly put it, they would have quite a few in his own neighbourhood to start with, my little *WORM* . Yeah, "worm" clearly suits *YOU* far better than it does me... "Caliphate" to me is the very same concept as the American "New World Order" - it is utter *crap* no matter which extremist nomenclature is placed on it. "Allah" means "God" in Arabic. It is a direct translation. Christians who speak Arabic, and there are a few million of them, worship Allah. Evidently you were unaware of this also. Tempting as it may be I'll not speculate on your education. Continue watching FOXNEWS. It is getting you far (afield)!

[@davidwadsworth8982]

You ever been to that rat hole, well I was just before those "students "stole our embassy. The Grand Ayatollah has the power, all the power, it is an Islamist state strictly following Quran and the Hadith, which MANDATE submission to Allah or perish. This is THE caliphate, are you that blinded to what is happening,by your Liberal Arts Education at State U.. And pecker shit you are giving me a case of the ass, want to meet and discuss this in person. I do.And I watch very little Fox, So do we meet up?

[@bramdean]

Actually I have been to Iran multiple times. It is a rather vast, diverse and beautiful country, extremely hospitable, the food is exquisite, the antiquities are superb and unique. The "rat holes" are on each side of your thick skull. The various people who scaled the walls of the nest of spies on November 4th '79 did so to prevent ANOTHER CIA coordinated coup d'etat. Evidently you did not approve of their strategy. They did not have the approval of KZbin pipsqueaks in mind. They were successful in preventing a return to monarchy. This had the support and mandate of the entire country. Not a thing you can do about it - it has been some years. [Your] "embassy" - now that's funny! In any case, I'm neither an Iranian nor an apologist for that country - not that they need an apologist, not in the least! You've not renewed your original and central thesis, that Iranians are keen to "eliminate Jews". That one was quickly squashed, it simply wouldn't fly in the face of ample evidence to the contrary. All countries have their own governmental structures. Obviously you do not approve of Iranians'. Are there any other countries' governmental structures of which you do not approve? Tough! Face it, you're not earth's emperor-by-divine-right. Oh dear, now you're disappointed... Iranians do not need your approval in this matter either, oddly enough. Much of the world finds your corrupt and highly unrepresentative yakeedoodle government perfectly disgusting, and your current leadership to be pig-ignorant - however, in the same vein, they do not get a vote, unfortunately. Continue to march toward a police state, see if I care. My education was not at a "State U", and my academic discipline is not your concern. What other wonders are you imagining up for me, sergeant wadsworth? Let me put your mind to rest, I shan't be hiring you to write my biography. Thanks, Goober. I have no idea what a "pecker shit" is supposed to be, nor "a case of the ass". These must be colloquial to your slum or trailer park, or even the old "rat hole" wherein you reside in starspangleland of the fat, orange faced oompaloompas and the terminally stupid and arrogant. I'm not actually concerned as to what you might watch. Not really, Goober. As for me, I watched this rather delightful video, provided by KZbin, and thoroughly appreciated it. No, we'll not meet. I may vomit on you. Distinctly I do not like to pollute my vomit on a creature such as yourself. Cheers, and "have a nice day", "have a Coke and a smile" (isn't that what you fellows say to each other, with extreme insincerity in your oligarchic dystopia?) In any case, "knock yourself out" - I mean it!

[@davidwadsworth8982]

Liar liar pants on fire, still waiting for you to answer me How did you get there, where did you land what security checkout did you go through, and they tell you noy yo do something what is that? No response means you are making this whole thing up. I know a wrestling coach who just went there, not to welcome.

[@faisalkolami8182]

Mr Jawad Zaire is one of the best and intelligent political diplomat in the Middle East and Asia continent. Allah will have save him for the Muslims world.

[@hojjat413]

if politic is a tree then Dr Zarif is the Flower of it

[@ramiznorthland2946]

Very smart man

[@ramiznorthland2946]

I just wish we here in USA have some politicians at least close to be smart and rational like mr Javad Zarif

[@sajadkarimi-qd6cn]

I am M.A International Relation , Mr Zarif on of the most important diplomats in our country.

[@riib1408]

Well informed diplomat.

[@alitn588]

how come anybody can argues against this man??? just talking commonsense.

[@alitn588]

@Seyed Ali Geda Cholagh بد جوری کونتو خون آوردن مثل اینکه ها ..... حالا خودت بودی یا کون مادرت جندت را پاره کردن ؟؟

[@MeMe-eb8pe]

My foreign minister.

[@nomi4645]

brilliant

[@minaeghbal8138]

they clearly told us what would change after the agreement and we still think they did a fabulous job and we have seen grand improvements in outlives and the general political and cultural atmosphere in Iran

[@infofront3984]

this lady in purple in audence is is blushing and completely taken away by zareef's smartness

[@nickyowen368]

Clock is ticking for Saudi i wish they wake up

[@arzhangemamifar7702]

the blind and the jealous will never wake up .

[@matin1011]

they are the last Islam hold to fall. first is the occupied lands (Tehran,Ankara) who turned on there masters in Saudi, to be come freed.

[@davidwadsworth8982]

They asr also the masters of playing both sides.

[@bramdean]

Quite agreed, Nicky!

[@bramdean]

+Matt isat When you know NOTHING about a subject it is more prudent to just shut up. Saudi Arabia cannot be regarded as the "last Islam hold out", not by any stretch. There are 1.7 billion Muslims in the world, Saudi Arabia has a relatively small and unpopular division of that religious faith. Tehran is Iran's capital, a country of 80 million. It is a 7000 year old country (going back to the Persian Empire), it is neither an occupier nor occupied. You're talking total rubbish! Saudi Arabia are not their "masters". In fact they are, and have been, a highly independent and self-reliant nation and culture. Ankara is the capital of Turkey, a country dating back to ancient Ottoman and Byzantine empires. Saudi Arabia does not rule it. You're a real _CLOWN_ . Why don't you go and invest in an education. Evidently you are a *VERY STUPID* person indeed! lol Why don't you talk more crap and amuse me. You're even more stupid than +David Wadsworth, and that takes some doing! lol

[@nomadicjagdish799]

Nice

[@mamawiachinzah8361]

I wish i would be able to speak English like him

[@blip1]

I have no idea what to think about this. It is possibly significant that an Iranian is speaking at a Council on Foreign Relations event. Not sure.

[@fireman2770]

You know young people keep complaining about the government and can't appreciate the freedoms they have in America and claim they are fake, What world do I live in?

[@dayak758]

I hope indonesian scholar could understand iranian ideology through this diplomatic to tie sunni and shitte relationship

[@zvoyarakel2842]

32:10 that guy definitely cant go back now!

[@matin1011]

bramdean you sound like the mad scientist cat in the moves. do you have British accent?

[@katrivers1489]

Only 3 countries left that don't have a central bank. Iran, Cuba & I think Korea or Japan. Don't go for nuclear power currently in use. There is much better & cheaper out there but the swamp is trying to stop it. Research this. The actual nuclear waste which is abundant works better & countries will pay you to take it.

[@besongoben5820]

50:56 how do we get rid of the wahabis!!!!!😂😂😂😂🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@abdullaabdulla3788]

Bangladesh Muslim Shahabuddin Noakhali BBC🇴🇲

[@vtilavi7307]

Mr zarif every capblity are for resone what is that resone is to give and stand for what is right and that capbliy is on you example of meaning the sentence understanding of is eslam serving under so many deferent level now what is right level is on your hart your mind do not fallow what is above you as a order you can not do that because there is A gift capblity in you don't ever make god and your self falier by fallow what is wrong level of eslam attetued as wrong level in sosity reasons simply cheqe with who really you are in that level is that you really

[@mahtabgolshanebrahimi494]

Everything is about money..nothingelse.USA EUROPA MEDDELEAST...👎👎👎👎👎👎

[@zvoyarakel2842]

59:43 Is that Joe Biden sitting on the right ? 😁😁

[@vtilavi7307]

Shomsha be court to zih befid badas inje i take my action kir to nsmise kasi ke bd nafe khidesh tkare msn dekhalat kard kir to deeno peyghambareton be nsmosa

[@matin1011]

bramdean since you know every thing. tell me when and by who Iranians where forced to eat there own shit for 1000 years.why are the Iranians being punished.slow down. there was no America or Israel then

[@bitgamer509]

'Americans should not meddle around Iran but it is totally cool that we do it to Israel' lol

[@bitgamer509]

Matt House Nah, I understood perfectly. 'We do what we do and it is cool, but you guys shouldn't'.

[@ClubCovertLondon]

Bit Gamer Lol. First of all if the Brits were not there to hold your hand, I don't imagine America would have existed!! Secondly thanks for demonstrating exactly why the genie you have let loose, will come home to roost in the most unexpected way in the end.

[@bitgamer509]

Matt House I bet you think that sounded smart and biting. But no, it was really just stupid.

[@oyay2821]

God bless Iran, God bless Rohani and all the Ayatollahs

[@pete1137]

The supreme leader of Iran just a few days ago said: "Tell the westerns what they want to hear, give empty promises" and when you look back at history just a few month ago it rings true! Keep in mind west was promised Iran's cooperation on syria and a whole range of issue, and better ties! As soon as the deal was signed khamenei came out and said "we will not negotiate with US and it harms to have a relation with US" and etc Keeping that in mind how can one sit through this discussion and actually take Zarif's at his word? When his orders are to decept! Khamanei said it publicly and the video is on his website right now!

[@dehagh00]

Pete S: As an Iranian who follows every bit of Leader talks, who also hate him and his personal views on almost every issue, I've not seen that statement. Can you source this statement "Tell the westerns what they want to hear, give empty promises" you mentioned?

[@pete1137]

Ali E Sure I'll look it up and post back

[@pete1137]

Ali E Here, Watch around 28:00 mark. farsi.khamenei.ir/video-content?id=34197

[@My_Entertainment_Channel_]

Don't take the leader on his words. He knew that Rouhan and his team would get the overhand, having been successful with these negotiations, so he is trying to undermine their achievements as much as he can. A too popular reformist is as dangerous to his existence as is a strong opposition. The latter group he can physically eliminate and claim that they are a threat to the national security, whereas the former one he cannot. That's where that speech, Down with USA-slogans, ballistic missile tests and many more negative actions right after the end of the negotiations came from.

[@Lukie2131]

Shut the hell up you delusional Zionist

[@OmarHaleemOne]

The entire world is going to very happy when we finally get our act together and end this whole Shia-Sunni: 2 Islams at each others throats. The truth is that Iran has a misplaced sense of its role in identifying itself as an Islamic State. I think of the Imam at their own Imam-Bargahs ( Shia Equivalent of Sunni's Mosque) who whilst addressing his people in Persian with english subtitles had this to inform them about what Is the main purpose of Iran's Islamic" Ideology". He started first by extolling the virtuos and the greatness of the Persian Empire, which The good Imam informed his audience was never interested in Islam. They hated above all Caliph Omar ( in whose Reign Persia was conquered and Islam was instituted) Then he said an interesting thing, He said that "The Only reason why we "opted" for Shia Islam was that they hated Omar as well. The very fact that this Persian EMpire Fell and Islam was introduced was what made them opt for what they knew would help them in the long term to split Islam into Two. The fact that Hazrat Ali who they revere and whose tragic death is commeorated with an annual self-flagglation Spectacle where blood is drawn off by people who go into a frenzy which to many western observers as well as Sunni's is a schocking thing as that is in actuality Haram. And yet to the Persian WHo sits within Sunni and Shia Islam this is a fitting revenge for the poor fools give them a spectacle of bloody barbarity being manifested into a frenzied and quite violent version of Islam. which has one singularity, it's definition simploy is Peace. The winner clearly is The Persian EMpire who has had its revenge by first splitting Islam into Two. They even have comparatively a God King in the presentation of Hazrat Ali who the Shites in their slogan "Ya Ali Madad" Meaning "Ali Help Us" which stands in direct contrast to the universal slogan of Islam, "Ya Allah Madad" God Help Us ( as islam strongly condemns those who ask even of our most revered Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This is in the same mien as the Persians God Kings that were absolute rulers who were worshipped as dieties. This perversion of a fragmented Islam has caused a lot of grief and hatreds amongst muslims who side with either factions, this then further gets exacerbated when they have politicized it or when developed nations take sides. The truth is only that one Islam exists. and that is the one that Even if Hazrat Omat Hadn't conquered Persia, even if Hazrat Ali ( Shias most revered figure) had conquered it instead, they would have both brought the same Islam which Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had declared to us long ago. The only thing that will; end this or anyother civil war is to bring Islam back to its original form, where we had the the peaceful conquest of Jerusalem under Hazrat Omar and the decree of protection that was accorded by him which still stands today as a testament of the goodwill and the justness of muslims who conquered the city and allowed for all faiths to have their right to worship as well as their places of worship left untouched. This is what should have been the only Islam allowed on this earth. To say you are Shia or Sunni imho is a great sin because we are helping in keeping these definers which break our faith in two a reality which goes against the very principles that all men are created equal in the eyes of god which are inherent to all faiths. The only remedy is that Iran should re-identify itself and stop developing the Islam that was only accepted by them because they were against Hazrat Omar (RA) who brought Islam to their region. Islam should be unified again as one and the entire practice of according separate Imam-Bargahs should be ended, with these properties which belong to shia Islam now utilized as Educational and vocational institutions and all muslims regardless of their caste, color creed or race should be praying at the same mosque which should be only identified as one Islamic Identity, one which brings the best that Islam has to offer to world. #AnonOmar

[@aliprince8314]

Omar Haleem ...hahahaha...read history...open your eyes and ears....

[@muadhmemeti374]

ISRAIL.(1)

[@davidwadsworth8982]

Iran would look a whole lot better if it were turned into glass.

[@damavand5750]

David Wadsworth Things will be better if you just take your tablets

[@blip1]

The 1999 internet called. It wants its entirely unoriginal comment back...

[@darius5909]

Do u replace windshields?

[@y031962]

He is also representing a very criminal regime. Fareed, why don't you ask him what is happening in Iranian jail. How many political prisoners and whether they are using Islamic technique or KGB technique for torture. What are their torture menu, do they give them a choice. Ask him if he was a prisoner, which one he would rather have? Also, why not asking what happened to Zahra Kazami murderer. Why did he get promotion after murder? While you are at it, why don't you ask him what happend to Neda Sultan. You reported on how their thugs killed her on the street, did you forget?Let me remind you that you also a person with PHD and you have sold your self out to Mullahs. Remember what Saddi said, one who is insensitive to other suffering, is a sub-human and you are one of them. Also, I like to remind you previous president of Iran had also a PHD. Let me surprise you by telling you their PHD are either bought or earned from Qom.

[@Brother_frojd]

Every great power torture their prisoners. USA included.

[@stormyfire2559]

y031962 Iranian government is definitely a criminal government.torturing and killing all its oppressions inside and outside iran.pocketing all the money from iran’s oil and natural resources in their own pockets.but compared to US,Britain,Saudi Arabia,and Israel, they’re much humane.

[@vetatwork]

I see Mr. Zarif can lay in English too as he do in farsi. He will end up as Saddam Hussein's foreign minister hanging soon.

[@vetatwork]

when ever you get one let your mum indulge you.

[@vetatwork]

you need to have 1 to stuff you moron Islamic Republic lover pee off jackazz

[@lennardkahn6379]

I wouldn`t trust this guy with his own mother!

[@niesanrouholfada7950]

He is a con artist

[@1Naif]

*Traitor*