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Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif is facing calls to resign from hardliners in the country. AP
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif is facing calls to resign from hardliners in the country. AP
Iran leaks: Zarif says diplomats are beholden to the military
Leaked audio offers rare insight into the inner workings of the Iranian regime
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The National
27 April, 2021