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Iran Leader Slams Europe’s INSTEX as ‘Sad Joke’

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei lashed out at the European states’ for their lack of commitment to fulfilling undertakings under 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Austria Urges Europe Not to Dance to Trump’s Tune

Austrian head of state Alexander Van der Bellen, whom some view as the conscience of Austria, has voiced his objection to the US president’s recent moves on the international arena, despite Vienna’s long-cherished neutrality.

‘UK Extension of Diplomatic Protection to Zaghari Not Constructive’

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the British government's extension of diplomatic protection to an Iranian citizen is not a constructive and positive measure.

Bahram Qassemi Appointed Iran’s New Ambassador to Paris

Iran’s Foreign Ministry named Bahram Qassemi as the country’s new ambassador to France.

US Doubles Trade with Iran but Bans Europe, Asia: Germany

While the US companies have doubled their trade volume with Iran, Washington continues to ban the European Union firms from doing business with the country, said a senior German official.

‘Mistrust of Europe Turns FATF into Highly Sensitive Issue in Iran’

A senior advisor to Iran’s Leader says the Iranian nation’s mistrust of Europeans has turned the issue of the Islamic Republic’s adoption of the standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) into a highly sensitive issue.

Europe Must Take Practical Measures to Implement INSTEX: Iran

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called on Europe to adopt practical measures for saving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and intensify efforts to implement INSTEX -a payment channel that the three EU signatories to the JCPOA have set up to maintain trade with Iran.

Iranian, Swedish FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held a phone conversation with his Swedish counterpart Margot Wallström.

Netherlands Summons Ambassador to Tehran

The Dutch Foreign Ministry has announced that Iran's retaliatory act to expel two Dutch diplomats is unacceptable and therefore the country summons its ambassador to Tehran to hold consultations.

Iran Expels Two Dutch Diplomats as Reciprocal Action

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says two Dutch diplomats have been expelled from Iran as a reciprocal move.

‘Tempted by Petrodollars, EU Taking Saudi Out of Terror Financing List’

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says European countries, enticed by Riyadh's petrodollars, are poised to exclude Saudi Arabia from the list of countries that finance terrorism.

Iran Leader Advises Rouhani Not to Waste Time with Europe

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei never trusted Europeans with their pledge to save the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, a new video clip released on Monday shows.

Iran Rejects UK’s Claim BBC Is Independent, Neutral

Iran says the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and the UK government are heavily interdependent, rejecting the claim by the UK that the media outlet is an “independent” institution.

‘EU Seeks to Gain More Concessions from Iran via INSTEX’

There are indications that Europe does not really intend to ease the pressure of Washington’s sanctions on Iran despite establishing a special purpose vehicle named INSTEX, a conservative Iranian daily has argued.

Austrian Tourists in Iran to Visit Sistan & Baluchestan Province

A group of Austrian tourists have arrived in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan to visit the historic and cultural attractions of the southeastern province, which is known as a deprived region but is home to a wide range of intact beauties.

Iran Frees French Citizen Detained for Illegal Entry

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the country has released a French national who had been detained for unauthorized entry.

Iran May Leave JCPOA If People Want So: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic will withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal if the majority of the public calls for that.

INSTEX Implementation Not Possible without FATF: Germany

The German ambassador to Tehran has denied the allegation that the European Union has set conditions for implementing its special purpose vehicle for trade with Iran, but at the same time noted that European banks would not work with Tehran if the country fails to adopt the FATF standards.

Iran Says Visegrad Summit’s Cancellation Heavy Blow to Netanyahu

Iran’s Ambassador to Britain Hamid Baeedinejad described the cancellation of a two-day summit of the Central European countries known as the Visegrad group (V4) in the occupied Palestinian territories as “a heavy blow” to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Iran Leader Urges Officials to Beware of Europe’s Deceit

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned Iranian officials against being deceived by the Europeans' deceit, urging caution against the enemy's smile.

Iran Says Has Given No Commitments Regarding Yemen

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says Tehran has given no commitments, whatsoever, to any party or any country, including the UK, concerning Yemen.

FM Zarif Meets World Diplomats in Munich

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Germany to attend the 55th Munich Security Conference, has held meetings with a number of world diplomats and his counterparts.

Warsaw Final Statement Testifies to Its Defeat, Failure: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has reacted to the final statement of the Warsaw Conference, describing the document as a proof of the anti-Iran summit’s failure.

Iran FM in Germany to Attend Munich Security Conference

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has arrived in Germany to attend the 55th Munich Security Conference.

US’ Warsaw Conference Not to Weaken Iran: Top General

Iran’s top military commander says a hostile anti-Iran meeting to be co-hosted by the United States and Poland in Warsaw will fail to either undermine the Islamic Republic’s power or affect its policy.

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