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[@denyze2263]

Yemen is a world tragedy to which we have all contributed. Yemenis are human beings.

[@captainfingers1100]

Not all, there would be no Yemen at all had it not been for Iran's help to the Yemen and her people!!

[@rayfatemirealtorbenniondev2947]

Mr Zarif sounds like a very reasonable, rational person.

[@arianazin5419]

Because he is one

[@ahmadvahab968]

What he says with respect to Yemen and the US involvement is right. But, the rest of what he says in regard to Iran's internal affairs is absolute nonsense. He represents an oppressive, cruel dictatorship; there's nothing about him to praise.

[@passerau]

@@ahmadvahab968 you might be right, but the take away from that interview is Iran don't want any trouble but if someone want one they will get more than what they bargain for. Saudi Arabia does the same thing they killed people they oppress their own citizens nobody's talking about that but because Iran is not giving us oil United States is all over them talkin about dishonesty this is a textbook example of it. Let's be honest these are very reasonable demands nobody would want to sign any contract with someone who can't respect a contract that's a basic fact. I'm not saying Iran is perfect, but he does have a strong point on that. you might not like the contract but if you signed it you have to uphold it. you do have a mechanism to change or amend your contract if you want to change it, but you have to go through the terms of that contract. you cannot unilaterally decide to not uphold part of the contract because you feel like you want more or you need more from that contracts. it's hard to dispute that basic fact

[@mehdinazari8535]

@@passerau on the part about oppressing their own people ,they were saying same thing about Sadam and Ghadafi (i am not saying i supported them)but after what we are seeing happening to those country ,no thanks i take my chances with this guys and this coming from an Iranian.

[@vinm300]

Ray, you sound like a super ill-informed person. A real liberal know-nothing.

[@antoniorsoftware]

If Javad Zarif talked to a wall it would be more constructive than talking to this guy.

[@Persiatic]

🤣🤣🤣

[@walkerchino]

And very disrespectful

[@normakassim8688]

Shoud get Ghida Fakhry wll do better than this insidious guy.

[@normakassim8688]

They dont have a good track record v good reply HE Zarif.

[@tomlilovac]

AntonioR Software Well said..this is why nothing ever gets done...

[@martinsjoseph661]

This guy can convince a deaf to listen to him. Zarif makes alot of sence. I can listen to him all day.

[@marcelooofenwonken4251]

11:30 "we have not invaded any country in 250 years but any country that invaded us is sorry that they did" You got to love that

[@mehdinazari8535]

Also(its never going to happen again)love that about him.

[@elinosra369]

They lost their lands as big as state of Texas to Russia in 19th century with two treaties Golestan and Turkamanchai treaties. And that lose of Iran’s territorial was because of mullahs. Also mullahs signed out their 50% rights to the Caspian Sea to Russia only having 11%. The worth of the lost right to the sea is estimated $64 trillion.

[@snowstorm9428]

Eli Nosra those same mullahs have managed to outmaneuver the United States foreign policy while grinning

[@aamirsyed6112]

He does have logic.

[@madjidrahnama510]

if JAVAD TALKS 24/7 >>>>> I listen to him 24/7

[@abdullahalmaruf1996]

Best foreign Minister in today's world. A gentleman.

[@ahmadvahab968]

Really?! He represents an oppressive dictatorship.

[@afsanehpetrofsky]

Abdullah AL Maruf You DONT KNOW THIS CORRUPT MAN. We Iranians know him very well he’s the the devil in disguise

[@Lol777gvf]

@@afsanehpetrofsky sure Bruno of sunset Blvd

[@mohammadchoobdar8302]

@@ahmadvahab968 remember me when is last time people vote in Saudi ;) or UAE

[@mohammadchoobdar8302]

@@afsanehpetrofsky dont say We when none like your post you are alone :D

[@acevirginian2203]

Wow! Watch and learn Trumpsters ... how real Diplomat talks and behaves. Bravo Minister Zarif.

[@afsanehpetrofsky]

Ace Virginian This man is the devil in disguise . Just ask is Iranians. Just because he speaks well and lies doesn’t make him a good person . He supports a brutal dictatorship

[@ArtHur-hd6ti]

Bruno ...So,Trump is an Angel and everybody in USA government is reading bible and praying 24 hours for health of human societies.

[@snowstorm9428]

Bruno it’s funny how you believe the States is a democracy.. the biggest deception of the American people by corporate and powerful entities

[@thescholiast5118]

Bruno برو بابا، ظریف محبوبترین سیاستمدار اگر نباشد الان تو ایران یکی از محبوبترین‌هاست. Most Iranians love Javad Zarif. They liked how he negotiated a deal and they like how he doesn't let Trump bully Iranians by unilaterally breaking the deal.

[@alin4507]

Zarif is a very intelligent man...in a logical educated debate Donald Trump would have no chance against this man.

[@toriorth8551]

Does anyone have tylenol? Cause I got a massive headache from listening to Chuck Todd's disgusting reporting.

[@marcelooofenwonken4251]

🤣🤣🤣

[@walkerchino]

😂

[@josephukpong2287]

This is chuck Todd worst performance ever.. Biased , evasive and unreasonable.

[@emmanuelj2118]

He sounds like a good peace-loving diplomat

[@idyllsend6481]

@@desertfalcon2786 Persians haven't started those wars, what did the US do for over a hundred years while Iran just watched?

[@guytouquet]

Todd interrupts. Sign of a weak interviewer.

[@flyer7799]

He has to go up against a truth, a very difficult task...it’s not easy defending evil over the innocent....this American media’s task.

[@Nomadz6]

Guy Touquet Interviewer wasn't weak! His points were weak!

[@Kabaselefh]

Sign of a corrupt and stupid interviewer

[@Bingbang.1]

@@flyer7799 i respect you for that comment. It's sad how things are nowadays

[@flyer7799]

show first talk later thank you. Right back at ya. I respect your acknowledgment. Friends, WE are the people of the world. If we unite we can overcome all challenges. Believe me, we all want to have peaceful lives. It’s the oligarchies that manipulate us into fighting amongst ourselves. They divide and conquer us.

[@a.r1832]

Heck, the more this man speaks is the more sense he makes.

[@hosseinheydaryan7308]

as Irainan student, I proud you Mr Zarif and u!! as an American citizens must shamed your President

[@smirhash]

The interviewer was inexperience and unprofessional. Who pays money to these kids?

[@Nomadz6]

Mahmood Mirhashemi Interviewer's subject was weak not him... What Zarif said was the truth and interviewer had noting to say

[@dariushpezhmannia938]

Opposite, the interviewer is clever guy. But Dr Zarif is more clever :)

[@jtaiv2798]

this guy is right

[@AhmadHassan-wb3dw]

The best diplomat this planet ever had... Always love to hear him... In Zarifever ❤

[@بینام-ذ6ض]

if the sanctions have done anything at all is making Iran more self-sufficient

[@dariushpezhmannia938]

Despite suffering people cos of shortage of drugs and vital commodities, Some people thanks US for sanctioning Iran. As Dr Zarif says: ''"Desperation is the mother of all invention."

[@بینام-ذ6ض]

@@dariushpezhmannia938 criminal people in power sanctioning those who they fear is nothing new it's all over history, they all collapsed... Listen... Can u hear it? the US dollar losing its power...

[@syedrizvi2910]

What a brilliant man,Jawad Zarif

[@theendofthehorizon3804]

A great man with an excellent English accent

[@Nomadz6]

Thank you Dr. Zarif for being the voice of Iranians well said!

[@mayanadir5712]

Zarif got you Chuck. Good job Zarif.

[@allanharrison7990]

I am very addicted to Mr Zarif speech.He is the best in the world

[@ajnova9971]

Iranic people (Persians, Afghans, Kurds, Tajiks, etc) are the most patriotic people in the world ! We still speak the same language we spoke 3000 years ago and celebrate the same Iranic culture and traditions ! Arab muslims, Romans, Greeks, Russians, Mongols, Britishs etc. they all tried to colonize or subjugate Iran and Iranians but they all failed miserably ! Just look at what happened to Russians and Britishs in Afghanistan and Persians in Iran are like afghans on steroid !

[@AbcDefg-br6ql]

Turkics took the land of Iranians in Central Asia, killing the indigenous Iranic people but I agree, Iranic people have great culture and they can fight. Cheers from Central Asia.

[@mikebambur4970]

Mr.Zarif is so smart and educated. No Lobbyist or Lobbying money can buy him.He speaks the truth and nothing but the truth.

[@1plus11000]

Gee, this Iranian is brilliant. And one of the very few politicians who actually answer a question that has been asked. How refreshing compared to US politicians.

[@aziza928]

Why isn't there just ONE intelligent American reporter. Some of these questions sound like they were drafted by a child.

[@constantinvaldor3742]

They are Israeli questions that's why

[@T3268d]

Why don't we ever see Chuck use the pen he always has in his hand lol what a freaking clown

[@snowstorm9428]

Lol! 😂

[@Bozlee22]

Iran will prevail! 🇮🇷

[@ibrahimmangunoma9606]

Zarif, the world's top most diplomat should be the u.n sec general anytime. I recommend.

[@eddiecardinal3615]

After watching this short video, I have more respect to prime minister Zarif. It is very clear that the Iranians are not the bad guys. The ones that are pushing the US (and most people know who they are) to continue this illegal war on Iran are the bad guys...

[@countparham4688]

Zarif is NOT prime Minister of iran! Mr javad Zarif is a foreign minister of Islamic Republic of IRAN

[@eddiecardinal3615]

My bad! You're right. Thanks for the correction

[@countparham4688]

❤️👍

[@Georgeed]

Zarif always schooling "journalists"

[@saeedamin7559]

Well done Zarif

[@bakermot1]

Always smiling and a good and logical diplomat who is indeed an invaluable asset for his wonderful country and people.

[@earthman6700]

As an Englishman I have very high respect for Mr Zarif.

[@salparedes7]

Nbc really trying to make zarif look bad but doesnt work , Zarif is the man , tells truth facts. Poor reporter lmao he failed nbc

[@salparedes7]

@Mike Romas lmao yeah right trump gone be dead like thay Simpsons episode lmao

[@Cadillac1976]

Well done Zarif , I enjoyed a lot. You answered every questions perfectly👌😘🇮🇷.

[@asdasd4622]

Seriously Mr Zarif shouldnt even be wasting his time with this 1 sided joker.

[@theciakilledjfk5973]

What is wrong with Chuck Todd's face? He looks like Sean Connery in the Bond movie where he tries to become Japanese.

[@blacksnow902]

America needs to stop bullying other nations and act like a proper state like they did under president Obama.

[@raminderpatwalia6131]

Iran isn’t Afghanistan or Iraq This practice of maximum bullying is dispicable.talk to Iranians with respect and it will work

[@theoneandonlyhere]

8-0 for Iran in 2019

[@ArmonPajouheshnia]

Mr Zarif, what a legend. When I watch him, I am so proud my family are Iranian.

[@Sami123..]

Very weak interviewer

[@mh01769]

Each time Zarif has an interview, he discredits the interviewer...

[@Kabaselefh]

Zarif is a brilliant politician

[@darrenstrathdee7425]

Zarif keeps it simple and simple it should be.

[@hamroor]

He is doing great job

[@frankservin2243]

Zarif, love the way this guy expresses himself, makes his point across. Way to go

[@navgator8966]

Aggressive diplomacy = WORKS These people only understand tough talk. Will done Iran for standing up to the bullies all on your own.

[@jtaiv2798]

"yemen's a tragedy. stop talking about it"

[@normakassim8688]

Trump must respect his signature???? Absolutely right HE.Zarif.

[@newjerseyselfdefense6199]

This dude, JAVAD, smashes all interviews

[@hamroor]

Love to 🇮🇷 love and peace what agreat people

[@waseeqrahil304]

„The drone was in the Persian Golf not in the Golf of Mexico, That’s something to remember“ I like that

[@jtaiv2798]

chuck todd's like i fixed my teeth everybody look

[@arianazin5419]

lol

[@ismaelbalkhi4664]

If Javad Zarif was the president of the USA, we'd probably colonize the universe by now lol.

[@hazkeelrizvi1]

"It's not a loan, it's credit for the oil that they had to buy" Everyone knew that and not the reporter. Poor journalism. Also, "We don't need a loan. We are a rich country (smirks)". Woah. Gotta love the guy for being proud and respectful of his country even under severe pressure! Love and hope for peace for Iran from Pakistan :)

[@MultiGatoferoz]

wowwww great words every war that usa starts wont b able to finish

[@ibrahimmangunoma9606]

zarif would undeniably tansform the u.n. if elected. Pompeo would be at distant last position believe or not. Ride on prof!

[@JuniorRodigan]

Please watch from 15:38 to 17:19 and then judge WHO is making TOTAL sense

[@robertsim2777]

Javad Zarif don’t waste your time with the interviewer. He is not interested in your point of views. Tell him to interview the US President. Very much interested to see how he goes about with his interview with DT, then we can judge how good he is as a journalist.

[@Amoriii22]

Must be embarrassing to be American nowadays

[@UmairButt203]

Great. Statesman ... Mashaa Allah

[@shikurali4688]

8:50 ...... After a perfect explanation, chuck interrupted the FM with a stupid statement ? 🤔

[@azamroohani3443]

A rich country means a rich government that keeps its own people in poverty! Sham on you Zariffffff

[@godefroidnyamurangwa8385]

Do you think a rich government means bombarding innocent people including kids ,women ?????? U hated everywhere

[@bandeyekhoda3943]

That's right Mr. FM, get some bass in your voice dude! The white man will give us nothing either way. let's stand our ground.

[@ISMRHHSBCS]

Boss of hard counter attack.... Hats off #Zarif ........... Powerful diplomat.......

[@SpaceHeavy-4]

This is eerily reminding me a lot of the gadaffi interview.

[@dariushpezhmannia938]

US sanctioned Zarif this year. The main reason is strong fear of Dr. Zarif's wisdom and his negotiating skills. Is the truth really that painful?

[@hamid7172]

yeah, thats right Iran is a very reach country with a very corrupted, Iranian people tired of this Government and what regime changes.

[@normakassim8688]

Zarif has not finished with the drone and he cut him off by asking another question ...how silly????

[@HellalujahChorus]

Low volume, NBC. Can't hear you when you whisper.

[@rn4341]

Theres something about this man that makes me wanna listen to him all day. Every word he says is based on reason and logic. Not even one fallacy. Unlike pompeo “ iran are terrorists “ Reporter: “ why are they terrorists” Pompeo: “ because they are” Reporter: “ how?” Pompeo:” they promote terrorism around the world,” Reporter: “ like?” Pompeo: “ you must be crazy to think iran is a country that wants peace, it is a danger to the whole world. Everyone knows they are terrorists.” Smh, bunch of false accusations with no proper evidence🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️ Well done Mr.Zariff , ur showing the world who the real problem is.

[@peimanmalekmarzban4633]

Excellent interview by Zarif. Agian poorly informed, biased American main stream media.

[@donmoore5716]

Shocking that Trump cares about a meeting vs. what is discussed. Please vote in 2020 to rid us of the scourge in the White House.

[@pipicastig2405]

You cannot blame the interviewer for his one sided questioning! He is saving his job! Otherwise, he will be fired the next day!

[@ragusaf]

#ChuckTodd is #FredoCuomo's dumber brother

[@AA-fi4ky]

The question is wether foreign minister of the other counties can talk to media in Iran too ? Of course not Syria F M

[@earthman6700]

Which allies have asked the US to use military force against Iran? Saudi? Israel? Most others see the reality. That was a bad statement Mr Interviewer.

[@josephomole6404]

Ok so why does the US hate Iran so much? What has Iran done?

[@sarmenjanvartan]

Joseph Omole Us doesn’t hate Iran , but scares I guess 😊

[@baddbeliever]

Zarif should've just let him say it's a loan. It makes the other nations feel good that are all in debt. The argument is that the world system is trying to use financial tools to equalize wealth around the world as they did with WTO and NAFTA to aid several players to get more wealth from the States. Iran is saying it shouldn't be that way in the first place because the poorest nations got the worst injustices upon them and corruption reigned. I suppose a poor country can be a poor country if has just governance and a rich one can be a rich one if it has just governance. Then an open system of welfare and support can cause the rich to help the poor instead of this system that causes parity and bullying.

[@fairnessequality4532]

Is normal they have to get to our cyber system to prevent any attack on their cyber system Why we do this to other countries and expect they roll over

[@itsmyblog9740]

10:10 he pulled the trigger now...

[@rezapanda608]

As an iranian its really sad when i go through the comments, many here think this guy is logical and is a good guy. He is the most disgusting liar i have ever seen in iran's politics.

[@rezapanda608]

@Planet Earthno but you must be one of those dumb people who supports a regieme who shoots down its own people in the streets because they were protesting the inflation.

[@arianazin5419]

As an Iranian you are eating too much goh panda

[@rezapanda608]

@@arianazin5419 baz goh khordan sharaf dare be khordane kiro khayeye akhonda ba malekeshashon.

[@rezapanda608]

@N3ILL AL1F who said anything about millitary action?

[@MultiGatoferoz]

dont let bully the great country of iran

[@ibrahimmangunoma9606]

matheatical zarif, no one takes you to the cleaners. you are more schooled than they thought. teach them new lessons.

[@thewokenone8493]

Iran know their wealth lol Israel’s shook

[@imranabdulhamid7249]

This interviewer did not come to interview but to bargain like a hungry infant.

[@ivangamer8022]

''FOR ISRAEL!'' - the battle cry of American journalist

[@yaenlauper7272]

You do not use « you guys » when speaking to diplomatic dignitaries.

[@livondiramerian5467]

We better make peace?

[@fairnessequality4532]

He is right ,they are not toys to r okayed with ,I would do worse ,it’s really bad what they doing with this country and all that because nethanyahu wants it that way

[@walkerchino]

Why does the interviewer keep using misdirection tactics. Sounds like an interigator not a reporter. do your job

[@arianazin5419]

Because he is from an American media dude

[@shafamin7230]

This Todd bloke must be mentally impaired.

[@syedrizvi2910]

Just a thought do these American journalist ask these questions in denial don’t know what’s happening?

[@fairnessequality4532]

Chuck is enough this guy watch your program couple nights to realize he should not negotiate with our crazy president

[@normakassim8688]

Ghida Fakhry will make a better anchor than this guy.

[@lastgleeming]

Notice the reverence and respect Chuck Todd shows Zarif It’s a love fest . Compare that to the contempt and hate of Trump . This guy like most leftists would prefer any other leader , including Kim if they could force Trump out of office .

[@strikeback1080]

@lastgleeming You may have a point about the so-called "left" having a disdain for Trump as the so-called "right" had a disdain for Obama (can't understand why people get into that argument when they have actually implemented some of the same policies at times but that's another discussion) but this interviewer did not show this man any respect. Not saying he is a completely honest actor but he was invited as a representative of his country and was rarely given the chance to complete his thoughts. It's clear the interviewer had a bias against him and it may be the one time the so-called "left" will support Trump; when he's blowing stuff up. If you remember newscasters stating he was finally acting "presidential" when ordered the bombing of Syria.

[@lastgleeming]

Strike Back Agreed Obama however had no where a fraction of the abuse Trump gets .every-time someone pushed back against Obama he would play the race card and accuse racism . Remember how many time he whined about how they didn’t line him because of the color of his skin .

[@strikeback1080]

@@lastgleeming Honestly I think the accusations of racism were made by other folks in defense of Obama. I don't remember him doing it. Personally I thought there were valid criticisms against Obama and there was nonsense. A Colonel in the U.S. Army actually said he would not deploy unless the President showed him his birth certificate. If that's not racism then I don't know what is. I served in the military and didn't want to deploy either. I still did because I signed my name on the dotted line. Lol but maybe I should've asked to see the President's birth certificate also. Just had to add this part. Trump does get more hate from the media than Obama that's definitely true but a lot of that he brings on himself. Take this for example. You may not recall but at one point Obama said a female in the public was attractive. I can't remember if she was in the media or in Congress but the media response was not friendly. Not sure if he apologized but he walked it back so to speak I think. Now that was a reaction from a compliment. Now Trump on the other hand has sent out tweets insulting women's looks to include one female newscaster needing a facelift.

[@lastgleeming]

Strike Back Google on you tube when Obama has an interview and he was asked about push back and he mentioned , maybe they don’t like the color of my skin .