Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif made a surprise visit to the G-7 summit in Biarritz, France, on Aug. 25. The trip took place after lobbying by French President Emmanuel Macron to bring the United States and Iran closer to holding talks and reducing tensions in the Persian Gulf. While Zarif held talks with officials from the United Kingdom, Germany and France, he did not meet with US officials or President Donald Trump.
After the trip Zarif tweeted, “Iran’s active diplomacy in pursuit of constructive engagement continues,” adding, “Road ahead is difficult. But worth trying.” In a not-so-subtle message to the G-7 countries, Zarif’s next tweet was about his trip to China, where he will present a “25-year road map” on pursuing common interests.
