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Zarif Holds ‘Straight’ Talks with European Counterpart

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Danish and Estonian counterparts on issues of bilateral interest, especially Europe’s inaction over the 2015 nuclear deal (officially known as JCPOA).

UK Ambassador Leaves Iran after Controversies: Report

British Ambassador to Tehran Rob Macaire has reportedly left Iran after harsh criticisms of his controversial attendance in an “illegal” protest rally in Tehran.

Iranian, German Diplomats Hold Talks in India

Minister of State at the German Federal Foreign Office Niels Annen has held a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif in New Delhi.

E3’s Move to Trigger JCPOA Dispute Mechanism Nothing New: Iran

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has downplayed a statement by France, Britain and Germany about their decision to trigger the dispute mechanism in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran Condemns UK Officials’ Improper Measures, Comments

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has strongly condemned the British ambassador’s unlawful and unprofessional measure and his suspicious attendance at a gathering in Tehran, as well as the inappropriate comments made by other UK officials.

Iran Releases Video of UK Envoy Attending Illegal Protests in Tehran

A video has been released by the Iranian police showing the UK ambassador to Tehran among the protesters who had gathered in an “illegal” rally in front of a university in Tehran.

Iran Warns UK against Meddling in Its Domestic Affairs

Iran’s government spokesman has strongly criticized the UK ambassador’s participation in an illegal rally in Tehran, warning London against interference in the Islamic Republic’s domestic affairs.

Iran Summons UK Ambassador for Attending Illegal Rally

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned UK Ambassador to Tehran Rob Macaire over his unconventional behavior and attendance at illegal rallies in Tehran.

US Presence in Region Root Cause of Tensions, Rouhani Tells Swedish PM  

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the United States' military presence in the region causes tensions, making the nations infuriated. 

UK Ambassador Not Arrested but Detained as Unknown Foreigner: Iran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says the British ambassador was not arrested as a UK top diplomat but as “an unknown foreigner” in an illegal gathering in Tehran for a few minutes.

Iranians in Kiev Pay Tribute to Victims of Plane Crash

Iranian expatriates and some Ukrainian nationals in Kiev have paid homage to the victims of the passenger plane which crashed on Wednesday morning after being unintentionally hit by Iran's air defence.

Crashed Ukrainian Plane Black Box to Be Decoded in France: Iran

An Iranian official says data on the black box of the Ukrainian plane that was mistakenly shot down by Iranian air defence systems near Tehran last Wednesday will be decoded in France.

Iran President Urges Efforts to Contain US Policies

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has called for collective efforts to curb the American policies that create tensions and to counter Washington’s strategic mistakes.

Iran Presses EU to Separate Itself from US, Not to Dim Hopes

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on the European Union to adopt its own stances independent of the United States and to try not to disappoint Iran’s expectations.

Iranian President Highlights Role of Gen. Soleimani in Europe’s Security

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has highlighted the vital role that late Iranian commander General Qassem Soleimani played in ensuring regional security and battling against terrorism, saying the European people would have faced major threats without his efforts.

Iran Summons German Envoy over Support for US Strike

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has summoned Germany’s charge d’affaires over the support that a number of German officials have voiced for the US assassination of Iranian commander General Qassem Soleimani.

Iran Rejects Germany’s False Accusations

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has dismissed the accusations leveled by Germany that Tehran has destabilized the region.

FM Zarif to Leave Tehran for Moscow Sunday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will depart for the Russian capital of Moscow on Sunday night.

Iran Slams France’s Stance on Iranian, French Detainees

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has denounced the French Foreign Ministry’s meddlesome comments about two Iranian and French nationals who have been arrested in Iran.

‘Iran Not Violating Any Convention by Reducing JCPOA Commitments’

Iranian President’s Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi has rejected the European parties’ claim that the Islamic Republic has violated certain conventions by reducing its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran Warns Activating Trigger Mechanism ‘Coup de Grace’ to JCPOA

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says if the European signatories to the landmark 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), activate the ‘trigger mechanism’ to mount pressure on Iran, it will mean the demise of the deal.

Iran Says EU Parliament’s Resolution Based on Twisted Facts

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has rejected as hasty and counterproductive a resolution by the European parliament about the recent unrest in the country.

Iran to Take Fifth JCPOA Step If Europe Fails to Fulfill Commitments

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani warned the European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal that their failure to honor the agreement will leave Iran with no other option than taking the next step to roll back its JCPOA commitments.

Iran to Further Cut Its Nuclear Commitments, Official Warns EU

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani warned the European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal that their continued failure to implement the JCPOA would leave Tehran with no choice but to further scale back its commitments to the accord.

Iran Expects New UK Gov’t to Fulfill JCPOA Commitments

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the new government of the United Kingdom is expected to fulfill its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran.

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