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- ↑ Zarif, Javad [@JZarif] (September 2, 2020). "US is imposing sanctions on ICC's chief prosecutor. Began w/ individuals, escalated to small, medium & major powers; and NOW int'l personalities. The only way to stop this unceasing insanity is to stop complacency. Submitting for fear of US wrath only INCREASES its appetite" (Tweet). Retrieved 24 December 2020– via Twitter.
- ↑ iraniandotcom [@iraniandotcom] (March 19, 2020). "With all due respect, the two of you can go fuck yourselves. https://t.co/93atTufpL9" (Tweet). Retrieved 24 December 2020– via Twitter.
- ↑ Larudee, Paul [@larudee] (August 18, 2020). "Anti-Semitism is useful – even essential – for the Zionists. If there isn't enough of it, it must be faked. https://t.co/pN9JFvmdWv" (Tweet). Retrieved 24 December 2020– via Twitter.
- ↑ Zarif, Javad [@JZarif] (August 28, 2020). "After thrice being rejected by SC, US now threatens "sanctioning anyone & any entity that comes between US" & "its snapback" Obviously they don't understand law or UN. Maybe they can grasp this: You divorced the JCPOA in 2018. Your name on the marriage certificate is irrelevant. https://t.co/7PRtmjvfDB" (Tweet). Retrieved 24 December 2020– via Twitter.
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Starting next month I will no longer be having a role in management. I have sold my shares to my partner Saïd Amin and will be pursuing a new project.
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