Mohammad Javad Zarif Quotes

We are categorically against proliferation of nuclear weapons.

If we are really anxious not to have nuclear weapons in Iran, the first thing is to call an international conference on abolishing all nuclear weapons, including Israeli nuclear weapons.

The United States, and the president's made this clear, does not want Iran to develop a nuclear weapon. That's a red line for us. And it's a red line obviously for the Israelis so we share a common goal here.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, like other countries in the region, rejects the acquisition of nuclear weapons by anyone, especially nuclear weapons in the Middle East region. We hope that such weapons will be banned or eliminated from the region by every country in the region.

Having worked for him in the nuclear weapons policy business, I can tell you that President Reagan was committed to assuring the effectiveness of our nuclear deterrent.

Maintaining a U. S. Nuclear Arsenal presents only one benefit today: deterring the use of nuclear weapons by others. Thus, there is simply no reason for nuclear weapons to play a central role in U. S. Defense Policy any longer.

Our ultimate goal is that Iran never have a nuclear bomb.

I'm prepared to continue doing what we need to do to stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.

Israel has said many times - and I also said this to German television in an interview - that we will not be the first country that introduces nuclear weapons to the Middle East.

Our goal is simple: to stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

My priority is ensuring Iran never gets a nuclear weapon.

Unlike some of our neighbours, India does not believe in dirty bombs. We take non-proliferation very seriously.

After a decade in public life working to stop Iran from ever acquiring nuclear weapons, I cannot support a deal giving Iran billions of dollars in sanctions relief - in return for letting it maintain an advanced nuclear program and the infrastructure of a threshold nuclear state.

As long as I'm president of the United States Iran will not get a nuclear weapon. I made that clear when I came into office.

But beyond all that, the question that is continually begged is why isn't America leading the way toward total abolition of nuclear weapons.

The fundamental premise is that neither the United States or the international community is going to allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon.

Above all else, we need a reaffirmation of political commitment at the highest levels to reducing the dangers that arise both from existing nuclear weapons and from further proliferation.

The world should be very clear about making sure that Iran does not get nuclear weapons, period.

We are not afraid of nuclear weapons. The point is that if we had in fact wanted to build a nuclear bomb, we are brave enough to say that we want it. But we never do that.

The Iranian government intends to use the nuclear program for peaceful purposes, but must convince international public opinion of that.

Iran is not getting rid of any of its nuclear plants. They're not getting rid of anything.

It is not viable for one country to demand a right to increase and upgrade its nuclear weapons capabilities while asking others to eliminate theirs.

Instead of starting a new nuclear arms race, now is the time to reclaim our Nation's position of leadership on nuclear nonproliferation efforts.

Barack Obama has injected fresh momentum into efforts - stalled for a decade - to bring about nuclear disarmament.

The nuclear weapon is obsolete. I want to get rid of them all.