Tehran’s preemptive measure to shape US foreign policy
By Ebrahim Beheshti
Staff writer
The recent article by Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s former foreign minister and current vice president for strategic affairs, published in the prestigious American magazine “Foreign Affairs,” represents a notable development with positive implications for Iran’s broader strategy to engage constructively with the world. As a leading authority on international relations with a century-long legacy, “Foreign Affairs” has played a pivotal role in shaping US foreign policy, with numerous American leaders and high-ranking officials utilizing its platform to share their perspectives. The publication of Zarif’s article in this esteemed magazine serves as a testament to its significance and relevance, particularly given the author’s candid discussion on Iran’s willingness to address tensions with the United States.
In part of the article, Zarif writes, “Pezeshkian wants stability and economic development in the Middle East. He wants to collaborate with neighboring Arab countries and to strengthen relations with Iran’s allies. But he also wants to engage constructively with the West. His government is ready to manage tensions with the United States, which has also just elected a new president. Pezeshkian hopes for equal-footed negotiations regarding the nuclear deal—and potentially more.”
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