That all changed when Trump shocked the world in winning reelection. . ... He's pitching a mini-deal to get Trump to lift sanctions. . Perhaps with guidance from some of his American allies, Zarif seems to be recalibrating his message. ..…

“Those who say these non-rational things to Trump should also say that in the early 2000s, when they argued in favor of zero-enrichment policy against Iran and prevented an agreement between Iran and the European Union, Iran's level of enrichment increased to more than 100 times,” Zarif further..…

Zarif cited decision by Trump May last year to pull out of agreement on Iran nuclear activities as main example of Washington's recklessness for international law... ..…

Zarif's tweet came an hour after US President Donald Trump claimed on Thursday that the USS Boxer had fired on an Iranian drone on Thursday, shooting it down in the Strait of Hormuz. . ... FM Zarif: Trump’s Irrational Remarks Proving N. Deal’ Rationality . TEHRAN..…