Iranian Foreign Minister responds to traitorous republicans letter

[orogenicman]

Foreign Minister Zarif added that "I should bring one important point to the attention of the authors and that is, the world is not the United States, and the conduct of inter-state relations is governed by international law, and not by US domestic law. The authors may not fully understand that in international law, governments represent the entirety of their respective states, are responsible for the conduct of foreign affairs, are required to fulfil the obligations they undertake with other states and may not invoke their internal law as justification for failure to perform their international obligations.



Pretty pathetic when the Iranian FM knows more about how these things work than the rich snobby pricks in the republican party do.

That's what happens when members of a political party rely on the homeschooled for their membership.

 

[Preacher]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Islamic Republic of IRAN - News Dr. Zarifs Response to the Letter of US Senators

Good for him for not taking their chest thumping seriously. They are still pissed they couldn't make the black guy a 1 term president! They will get over it because we got another 8 years of democrat rule coming up!



Dr. Zarifs Response to the Letter of US Senators



Asked about the open letter of 47 US Senators to Iranian leaders, the Iranian Foreign Minister, Dr. Javad Zarif, responded that "in our view, this letter has no legal value and is mostly a propaganda ploy. It is very interesting that while negotiations are still in progress and while no agreement has been reached, some political pressure groups are so afraid even of the prospect of an agreement that they resort to unconventional methods, unprecedented in diplomatic history. This indicates that like Netanyahu, who considers peace as an existential threat, some are opposed to any agreement, regardless of its content.

Zarif expressed astonishment that some members of US Congress find it appropriate to write to leaders of another country against their own President and administration. He pointed out that from reading the open letter, it seems that the authors not only do not understand international law, but are not fully cognizant of the nuances of their own Constitution when it comes to presidential powers in the conduct of foreign policy.

Foreign Minister Zarif added that "I should bring one important point to the attention of the authors and that is, the world is not the United States, and the conduct of inter-state relations is governed by international law, and not by US domestic law. The authors may not fully understand that in international law, governments represent the entirety of their respective states, are responsible for the conduct of foreign affairs, are required to fulfil the obligations they undertake with other states and may not invoke their internal law as justification for failure to perform their international obligations.

The Iranian Foreign Minister added that "change of administration does not in any way relieve the next administration from international obligations undertaken by its predecessor in a possible agreement about Irans peaceful nuclear program." He continued "I wish to enlighten the authors that if the next administration revokes any agreement with the stroke of a pen, as they boast, it will have simply committed a blatant violation of international law.

He emphasized that if the current negotiation with P5+1 result in a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, it will not be a bilateral agreement between Iran and the US, but rather one that will be concluded with the participation of five other countries, including all permanent members of the Security Council, and will also be endorsed by a Security Council resolution.

Zarif expressed the hope that his comments "may enrich the knowledge of the authors to recognize that according to international law, Congress may not modify the terms of the agreement at any time as they claim, and if Congress adopts any measure to impede its implementation, it will have committed a material breach of US obligations.

The Foreign Minister also informed the authors that majority of US international agreements in recent decades are in fact what the signatories describe as "mere executive agreements" and not treaties ratified by the Senate.

He reminded them that "their letter in fact undermines the credibility of thousands of such mere executive agreements that have been or will be entered into by the US with various other governments.

Zarif concluded by stating that "the Islamic Republic of Iran has entered these negotiations in good faith and with the political will to reach an agreement, and it is imperative for our counterparts to prove similar good faith and political will in order to make an agreement possible."




Added the text of the letter because I know how you chickenhawks can go off half cocked and not read what was said.One thing the FM doesn't understand is like Israel ,the US thinks its above international law and the UN.

Remind me, how many senators does it take to ratify a treaty, which is the only thing that can bind future presidents or congresses according to OUR CONSTITUTION. But your are truly delusional if you think for a moment that Iran will abide by any treaty they agree to.

Remember we have an election in 2016,Once the public sees what republicans have in mind as far as harming worker rights refusing to pass paid maternity leave,pushing for MORE war etc...Democrats will take back control of the house and senate and easily pass any treaty that needs to be passed and Obama will still be president until 2017.
I guarantee the democrats will use that as well with ANY presidential candidate from the right...he will be forced into signing it IF he gets elected if he wants a chance at winning.

You really are clueless aren't you, everyone elected to congress in 2016 will take their office in Jan 2017, just about the time your dear leader is packing up all his shit to clear out of the white house for the next republican president. I'm really surprised, you being the great white supremacist and all, would get on your knees praising a black man, what will your boys at stormfront say?

Yep they sure will...and like I said ANY republican candidate that has an interest in becoming president will have to at least claim to abide by any agreement because as you can see

Americans want a deal with Iran on its nuclear program - The Washington Post

The MAJORITY of not only Americans but also vast majority of Republicans and Democrats and Independents want a deal done.

 

[Preacher]

These polls tell me the people here are NOT typical republicans but are extremist scum.

 

[OKTexas]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Islamic Republic of IRAN - News Dr. Zarifs Response to the Letter of US Senators

Good for him for not taking their chest thumping seriously. They are still pissed they couldn't make the black guy a 1 term president! They will get over it because we got another 8 years of democrat rule coming up!



Dr. Zarifs Response to the Letter of US Senators



Asked about the open letter of 47 US Senators to Iranian leaders, the Iranian Foreign Minister, Dr. Javad Zarif, responded that "in our view, this letter has no legal value and is mostly a propaganda ploy. It is very interesting that while negotiations are still in progress and while no agreement has been reached, some political pressure groups are so afraid even of the prospect of an agreement that they resort to unconventional methods, unprecedented in diplomatic history. This indicates that like Netanyahu, who considers peace as an existential threat, some are opposed to any agreement, regardless of its content.

Zarif expressed astonishment that some members of US Congress find it appropriate to write to leaders of another country against their own President and administration. He pointed out that from reading the open letter, it seems that the authors not only do not understand international law, but are not fully cognizant of the nuances of their own Constitution when it comes to presidential powers in the conduct of foreign policy.

Foreign Minister Zarif added that "I should bring one important point to the attention of the authors and that is, the world is not the United States, and the conduct of inter-state relations is governed by international law, and not by US domestic law. The authors may not fully understand that in international law, governments represent the entirety of their respective states, are responsible for the conduct of foreign affairs, are required to fulfil the obligations they undertake with other states and may not invoke their internal law as justification for failure to perform their international obligations.

The Iranian Foreign Minister added that "change of administration does not in any way relieve the next administration from international obligations undertaken by its predecessor in a possible agreement about Irans peaceful nuclear program." He continued "I wish to enlighten the authors that if the next administration revokes any agreement with the stroke of a pen, as they boast, it will have simply committed a blatant violation of international law.

He emphasized that if the current negotiation with P5+1 result in a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, it will not be a bilateral agreement between Iran and the US, but rather one that will be concluded with the participation of five other countries, including all permanent members of the Security Council, and will also be endorsed by a Security Council resolution.

Zarif expressed the hope that his comments "may enrich the knowledge of the authors to recognize that according to international law, Congress may not modify the terms of the agreement at any time as they claim, and if Congress adopts any measure to impede its implementation, it will have committed a material breach of US obligations.

The Foreign Minister also informed the authors that majority of US international agreements in recent decades are in fact what the signatories describe as "mere executive agreements" and not treaties ratified by the Senate.

He reminded them that "their letter in fact undermines the credibility of thousands of such mere executive agreements that have been or will be entered into by the US with various other governments.

Zarif concluded by stating that "the Islamic Republic of Iran has entered these negotiations in good faith and with the political will to reach an agreement, and it is imperative for our counterparts to prove similar good faith and political will in order to make an agreement possible."




Added the text of the letter because I know how you chickenhawks can go off half cocked and not read what was said.One thing the FM doesn't understand is like Israel ,the US thinks its above international law and the UN.

Remind me, how many senators does it take to ratify a treaty, which is the only thing that can bind future presidents or congresses according to OUR CONSTITUTION. But your are truly delusional if you think for a moment that Iran will abide by any treaty they agree to.

Remember we have an election in 2016,Once the public sees what republicans have in mind as far as harming worker rights refusing to pass paid maternity leave,pushing for MORE war etc...Democrats will take back control of the house and senate and easily pass any treaty that needs to be passed and Obama will still be president until 2017.
I guarantee the democrats will use that as well with ANY presidential candidate from the right...he will be forced into signing it IF he gets elected if he wants a chance at winning.

You really are clueless aren't you, everyone elected to congress in 2016 will take their office in Jan 2017, just about the time your dear leader is packing up all his shit to clear out of the white house for the next republican president. I'm really surprised, you being the great white supremacist and all, would get on your knees praising a black man, what will your boys at stormfront say?

Yep they sure will...and like I said ANY republican candidate that has an interest in becoming president will have to at least claim to abide by any agreement because as you can see

Americans want a deal with Iran on its nuclear program - The Washington Post

The MAJORITY of not only Americans but also vast majority of Republicans and Democrats and Independents want a deal done.

You forgot to mention that great big BUT at the end of the article.

From your link:

Although the survey is a great guide to how Americans would act if put in a legislative position, reactions to an actual deal with Iran may be far different -- and less well informed. The interim agreement in place has received wide variance in opinion depending on the poll -- from modest opposition to majority support -- and only time will tell whether provisions for inspection will deter Iran from seeking a nuclear weapon.

 

[Preacher]

A risk worth taking. Iran is not a threat...only morons like limbaugh and other loud mouth republicans think its threat and only then its a threat to Israel not the US but they try hiding that fact.

 

[Stephanie]

You would think the people in the Democrat base would be sick and tired of these GAMES these Democrats keep PLAYING with their lives

Yesterday it was Selma and Obama accusing all of us as being racist because we evidently don't fit up to his standards. today they are standing there calling Republicans traitors for writing a letter

Sheep who just blindly follows anything their party wants is why we are heading into the gutter.

 

[Iceweasel]

Of course the asshole would rather deal with obama. But it's good to finally see the libs come out of the closet and voice their hatred of Republicans over global terrorists.

Yes, it's almost beyond comprehension!!

the fact that libs hate Republicans more, much, much more than terrorists!

No. They don't.

Republicans hate this president so much they will do anything to undermine him.

It's unprecedented and certainly a new low.

Which stands in stark contrast for the undying love the left had for Bush. Actually, the right doesn't trust obama, he's proven to be worthless on the world stage and the issue is too important. Time for the grownups to step up.

 

[occupied]

Of course the asshole would rather deal with obama. But it's good to finally see the libs come out of the closet and voice their hatred of Republicans over global terrorists.

Yes, it's almost beyond comprehension!!

the fact that libs hate Republicans more, much, much more than terrorists!

No. They don't.

Republicans hate this president so much they will do anything to undermine him.

It's unprecedented and certainly a new low.

Which stands in stark contrast for the undying love the left had for Bush. Actually, the right doesn't trust obama, he's proven to be worthless on the world stage and the issue is too important. Time for the grownups to step up.

What "grown-ups" are you talking about? Republicans act so much like spoiled three year-olds with their useless whining and tantrums that it would be comical if there was not so much at stake.

 

[zeke]

Time for the grownups to step up.

What "grown-ups" are you talking about? Republicans act so much like spoiled three year-olds with their useless whining and tantrums that it would be comical if there was not so much at stake.

He means those "grown ups that promised to get rid of Obamacare. Then couldn't.
He means those "grown ups" that were gonna shut down Homeland Security to get rid of the illegals. Then couldn't.
He means those "grown ups" that did shut down the Federal government over.........whatever it was over.
He means those "grown ups" in Congress that don't understand our COTUS and who gets to put forth our foreign policy.

Yep, they got them some grown ups in the Republican party. With the mentality of a three year old.

 

[Iceweasel]

He means those "grown ups that promised to get rid of Obamacare. Then couldn't.
He means those "grown ups" that were gonna shut down Homeland Security to get rid of the illegals. Then couldn't.
He means those "grown ups" that did shut down the Federal government over.........whatever it was over.
He means those "grown ups" in Congress that don't understand our COTUS and who gets to put forth our foreign policy.

Yep, they got them some grown ups in the Republican party. With the mentality of a three year old.

Aw, little zekie tries once again to make a point. Bills have to be signed by the president in this country. And no, the president is not king, treaties must be signed by congress.


Article II Section 2 Clause 2 Treaty Clause
The Treaty Clause has a number of striking features. It gives the Senate, in James Madison's terms, a "partial agency" in the President's foreign-relations power. The clause requires a supermajority (two-thirds) of the Senate for approval of a treaty, but it gives the House of Representatives, representing the "people," no role in the process.

 

[Iceweasel]

What "grown-ups" are you talking about? Republicans act so much like spoiled three year-olds with their useless whining and tantrums that it would be comical if there was not so much at stake.

Now THAT was comical. You have is ass backwards. The left throws tantrums if you dare disagree with them on anything. According to you the economy and foreign policies are going along just fine?

 

[zeke]

Come on weasel. Stomp your feet three times and say "I do believe in Republican bullshit, I do believe in Republican bullshit, I do believe in Republican bullshit"

If you do that three times, you will end up in Ted Cruz's office, under the desk, sucking his bullshit meter.

 

[chikenwing]

Wow the GOP just got scolded like a little child. Embarassing. How will they undermine America next?

By who? some Iranian? LOL You clowns are a gas,you blubber about treason,yet who's fucking side do you back!!?? Really should think before you let your fingers expose yourself for what you really are.

 

[Iceweasel]

Come on weasel. Stomp your feet three times and say "I do believe in Republican bullshit, I do believe in Republican bullshit, I do believe in Republican bullshit"

If you do that three times, you will end up in Ted Cruz's office, under the desk, sucking his bullshit meter.

Aw, little zekie is still mad.

 

[occupied]

What "grown-ups" are you talking about? Republicans act so much like spoiled three year-olds with their useless whining and tantrums that it would be comical if there was not so much at stake.

Now THAT was comical. You have is ass backwards. The left throws tantrums if you dare disagree with them on anything. According to you the economy and foreign policies are going along just fine?

They have attempted to take the ball and go home so much that it's not even that scary anymore. The fuckers issue ultimatums all of the time and it never gets them anywhere when acting like actual grownups and negotiating in good faith might have gotten them part of what they want. They just will not learn from the mistakes they make over and over and over......................................

 

[TyroneSlothrop]

 

[Camp]

Wow the GOP just got scolded like a little child. Embarassing. How will they undermine America next?

By who? some Iranian? LOL You clowns are a gas,you blubber about treason,yet who's fucking side do you back!!?? Really should think before you let your fingers expose yourself for what you really are.

Ya, the Iranians are spouting off stuff those Senators should have learned in high school. The things they mockingly told the Republican Senators are true.

 

[TyroneSlothrop]

Pick out which one is Iceweasel among the wing nuts seeking to defend Treason...

 

[Camp]

All 47 Senators should be charged and prosecuted for violation of the Logan Act.

law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/953

 

[Wildman]

Fuck the US

speaking of traitorous.....