"The reason why the United States contributed me (to the sanctions list - RT ) is because I am the main representative of Iran in the world ... Thank you for considering me a great threat to your agenda," he wrote in his Twitter.
At the same time, the head of the Iranian Foreign Ministry noted that Washington’s sanctions would not have a negative impact on him or on his family, since he has no property or other interests outside his country.
Earlier, Pompeo explained the sanctions against Zarif with his "involvement" in the lawlessness of the regime "against his citizens.
The White House, in turn, said that Zarif is no longer a priority for the United States.