Former Iran minister dismisses role in US talks as 'April Fool's joke'

Former Iranian foreign minister and veteran nuclear negotiator, Mohammad Javad Zarif, has dismissed widespread suggestions about his involvement in the country's current foreign policy processes, labeling the rumors as akin to an "April Fool's joke" that started before April 1st and persists.

Responding to various rumors circulating about his potential role in ongoing diplomatic efforts, Zarif emphasized that he has not even seen the letter from former US President and Iran's response, adding that his knowledge of its content is limited to what has been reported in the media, according to Iran's official news agency IRNA.

Earlier on Sunday, reformist newspaper Shargh also refuted media speculations that Zarif will once again lead Tehran's talks with the United States.