Tehran (IP) – Addressing US secretary of state, Iran's foreign minister stated that lifting Trump's sanctions had been a legal and moral obligation, NOT negotiating leverage.

Iran PressIran News: In his Twitter account, Mohammad-Javad Zarif noted that the sanctions didn’t work for Trump; thus, they would not work for Antony Blinken.

"Release the Iranian people’s $Billions held hostage abroad due to US bullying. Trump's legacy is past its expiration date. Drop it, POTUS," the tweet reads.

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