Nuclear ambition, proxies & defiance: Iran’s former top diplomat

Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete December 11, 2025 at 07:38 PM

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In a December 11, 2025, episode of Al Jazeera's "On the Record," former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif discussed Iran's political and military activities in the Middle East and beyond. Zarif spoke with Ali Hashem about Iran's relationships with resistance groups in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon. He also addressed the reasons behind Iran's continued nuclear ambitions, despite opposition from the US and Israel. The interview explored the motivations and strategies driving Iran's regional involvement and nuclear program. The discussion provided insights into Iran's perspective on these critical issues.

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Middle East ×270% United States ×280% Israel 80% Mohammad Javad Zarif ×5100% Iran ×4100%

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iran 100% nuclear ambition 90% middle east 80% proxies 70% resistance groups 60% political involvement 50% military involvement 50% foreign policy 50% mohammad javad zarif 40%