(VOVworld) – US Secretary of State John Kerry strongly condemned Republicans’ open letter to Iran on Wednesday, saying it will weaken the world’s trust in the US.

US Secretary of State John Kerry (Photo: AP)

Mr. Kerry said this letter ignores more than two centuries of precedent in the conduct of American foreign policy,” adding that the “irresponsible” letter contains “absolutely incorrect” assertions. The open letter signed by 47 Republican senators warns Iran that any agreements related to Iran’s nuclear program which are not approved by the US Congress will be adjusted or cancelled in early 2017 when President Barack Obama’s term ends. Kerry said Congress does not have the right to change an executive agreement whenever it sees fit. Republican senators responded angrily to Kerry’s remarks saying that it is irrational to prevent them from contacting Iran during the negotiation process.

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif called the letter a “propaganda ploy” and derided Republicans for failing to understand international and US law.