26 Aug 2019

Iran foreign minister at G7 catches US delegation off guard

From Morning Report, 7:52 am on 26 August 2019

Iran's foreign minister has made a surprise appearance at the G7 summit in Biarritz, where differing approaches to Iran has been one of the most contentious issues.

Mohammad Javad Zarifr flew to the French city at the invitation of French foreign minister - catching the US delegation off guard.

US President Donald Trump was more comfortable in his face-to-face meeting with the newly appointed UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, calling him the "right man for the job".

RNZ correspondent Elena Casas is in the French city of Biarritz.