Iran never forgets those who…: Vice President on arming Russia in Ukraine war

Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif said Tehran “never forgets” those who help it in difficult times.

While stressing that its supply of weapons to Russia in the Ukraine war was more of a business to “earn currency”. In an interview with CNN, the fiery former Iranian Foreign Minister, however, asserted that “war was not an answer” to any crisis.

“We do not believe that war is an answer to anything. In any war, everybody will lose. All roads have been closed for Iran in violation of international law, and we need to engage in business and earn currency. The Russians engage with Iran in trade,” Zarif said.

Lambasting the West for ceasing all business ties with Iran, the Vice President said it was willing to discuss ways to end the various crises that have been created due to the United States’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear agreement, formerly known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

“The US has closed all possibilities of trade with Iran. We never forget those who help us in times of difficulty. Europeans have to answer why they closed all businesses in Iran. Had Iran violated deals? Why should we be concerned about the concerns of Europe when they are not concerned about their own obligations under international law,” he said.

Under the nuclear deal, Iran had agreed to dismantle much of its nuclear program and open its facilities to more extensive inspections in exchange for billions of dollars’ worth of sanctions relief. However, the deal has been in jeopardy since former President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from it in 2018.

“Everyone has to come down from their high heels and walk with us. We are willing to negotiate and willing to talk about how to end the various crises that have been created because of the US’s withdrawal from the JCPOA,” he said.