SHARE Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said he had no plans to run for the presidency, in an impromptu question and answer session on the social media channel Clubhouse. In a country that has banned various social media platforms, from Twitter to Instagram, newcomer Clubhouse has taken Iran by storm. On Wednesday night in a chat room meant to focus on Iran’s landmark deal with China, called “The 25-year Strategic Cooperation Pact", Mr Zarif made an unannounced appearance in his apparent debut on the app. He addressed nearly 8,000 audience members with unusual candour. Mr Zarif said the new US administration was no different from that of former president Donald Trump and a controversial new deal with China was good for Iran.