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Ex-Iranian FM's Remarks on Ambassadors as Quds Force Reps Spark Controversy
A video of former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stating ambassadors act as Quds Force representatives has caused controversy in Iran. Zarif explained this designation applies when countries are viewed as threats.
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What happened
- 01Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stated ambassadors represent the Quds Force in threat-perceived countries.
- 02Zarif's May 2025 remarks resurfaced, sparking debate on Iranian diplomacy's link to the Revolutionary Guards.
- 03A former IRGC official confirmed ambassadors must align with the "Axis of Resistance."
- 04The official linked ambassadorial roles to coordinating against Israel.
- 05He suggested diplomats focused solely on diplomacy would not succeed in these posts.
A former Revolutionary Guards official confirmed that ambassadors must align with the "Axis of Resistance" and coordinate against Israel, suggesting purely diplomatic approaches are insufficient for success.
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