 Leaked Mohammad Javad Zarif audiotape

The leaked audiotape of Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran's former foreign minister, became public in April 2021. The tape features a candid conversation in which Zarif discusses various diplomatic strategies, internal politics, and Iran's foreign relations, particularly emphasizing the impact of General Qassem Soleimani and the military's influence on Iranian diplomacy. In the recording, Zarif expresses regret over the limited role of diplomacy in Iranian politics, indicating how military considerations often overshadow diplomatic efforts.