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Iran Expresses Regret over Croatia Earthquake

Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has expressed sympathy with the Croatian nation and government over the earthquake that struck the country on Sunday.

UK MPs Urge US to Drop Sanctions to Help Contain Epidemic in Iran

The British Parliament has filed a petition, asking the US government to immediately lift sanctions on Iran during the coronavirus outbreak, says the Iranian envoy.

Iran, Bulgaria Discuss Impact of US Sanctions on COVID-19 Fight

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held phone talks with his Bulgarian counterpart Ekaterina Zakharieva.

Top Iranian, Swedish Diplomats Hold Talks

The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Sweden discussed a range of issues in a telephone conversation on Tuesday night.

Hungarian Envoy Summoned to Foreign Ministry over Mistreatment of Iranians

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has summoned Hungary’s ambassador in protest at the improper treatment of the Iranian students infected with coronavirus in Budapest.

Iranian, Croatian FMs Discuss Corona Crisis

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Croatian counterpart Gordan Grlić-Radman have stressed the need for strenuous action in the fight against the new coronavirus.

Iran Asks UK to Defy US Sanctions

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on the UK not to follow the US’ cruel sanctions against the Iranian people.

Iranian, Serbian FMs Discuss Coronavirus Outbreak

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Serbian counterpart Ivica Dačić had a telephone conversation on Friday.

Iran Air Says All Flights to Europe Suspended Until Further Notice

Iran’s flag-carrier airline Homa, also known as Iran Air, says all its flights to Europe has been suspended until further notice over restrictions imposed by European countries.

50 Firms Keen to Join Swiss Channel for Trade with Iran: Bern

A Swiss senior official has said that the financial channel between Switzerland and Iran has had a flying start as 50 companies have expressed keenness to trade through the so-called humanitarian channel.

Iran Says Europe’s INSTEX of No Use to Date

Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali says Europe's special financial mechanism, which was supposed to facilitate trade with Iran in the face of US sanctions, have been of no use since its launch.

Iran Says Eager to Boost Ties with Bulgaria

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has congratulated the Republic of Bulgaria on its National Day, hoping for the promotion of ties between Tehran and Sofia in all arenas.

Iran Says US Sabotaging Swiss ‘Humanitarian’ Channel

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the so-called humanitarian channel launched by the Swiss government on 3 December 2019 has been faced with the US sabotage, and Iran is not given the permission to transfer its resources to the channel.

European Parties to JCPOA Willing to Save It: Araqchi

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says European signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal are keen to preserve the agreement.

Rouhani Says US Sanctions on Iran Resemble Coronavirus

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has likened the US sanctions against the Islamic Republic to the novel coronavirus, the fear of which he said is greater than its reality.

Iranian, Austrian Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Tehran

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg have held talks in Tehran.

Doors to Dialogue with Europe Still Open: Rouhani

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic has not closed the door to talks with Europe on possible ways to maintain the 2015 landmark nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Iran, Netherlands Discuss Mideast Developments in Tehran

The foreign ministers of the Netherlands and the Islamic Republic of Iran have weighed in on the latest regional developments including those in Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen and Syria.

Dutch FM to Visit Iran for Talks

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Stef Blok will travel to Tehran on Friday and Saturday to hold talks with top Iranian officials.

Iran Releases German National as Part of Swap Deal: Judiciary

The Iranian Judiciary says a German national, who was jailed in Iran, has been released and is now back in Germany after an Iranian national detained in the European country returned home on Sunday.

Iranian Citizen Released from German Prison: Spokesman

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says an Iranian citizen detained in Germany on the pretext of violating Washington's cruel sanctions has been released following intensive diplomatic efforts.

Zarif Reminds Europe of Its Commitments under JCPOA

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reminded his European counterpart of the E3’s commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the JCPOA.

FM Zarif Meets World Diplomats in Munich

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate meetings with a number of his counterparts as well as European diplomats in the German city of Munich.

France Being More Catholic than Pope in Adhering to US Sanctions: Iran

The Iranian embassy in France has reacted to some remarks made by a French lawmaker against the Islamic Republic saying that some French institutions are exerting the strongest pressure, even worse than those of the US, on the Islamic Republic.

Nuclear Chiefs of Iran, France Meet in Austria

In his visit to Austria to attend the biannual seminar on nuclear security held by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi had a meeting on issues of mutual interest with Head of French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission François Jacq.

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