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Iran Summons Polish Charge d’affaires over Warsaw Conference

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned Poland’s charge d'affaires in Tehran over the country’s bid to co-host an anti-Iran conference in Warsaw.

Zarif: Anti-Iran Summit to Be Held by US in Poland ‘Desperate Circus’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at an anti-Iran conference due to be held by the US in the Polish capital of Warsaw next month, describing it as a “desperate circus” that will disgrace the participants.

Iran Slams France for ‘Irresponsible’ Missile Claims

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has criticized his French counterpart’s remarks about Iran’s missile program, urging Paris not to repeat the incorrect claims of those opposed to the Iran nuclear deal.

Tehran Urges Netherlands to Protect Iranian Diplomats, Embassy

Iran’s ambassador to The Hague called on high-ranking officials of the Netherlands to preserve the security of Iranian diplomats and the country’s embassy in the European country after Wednesday’s attack on Iran's embassy building.

Iran Diplomat Raps Europe for Harbouring Terrorists

Iran’s ambassador to Britain has raised the alarms over the presence of separatist elements in Europe seeking to disintegrate Iran.

Tehran Condemns EU’s Sanctions on Iranian Individuals

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced a recent decision by the European Union to impose sanctions against several Iranian nationals over groundless accusations.

‘Europe Backtracks on Promise to Launch Mesbah Satellite’

Iranian Minister of Information and Communications Technology Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi says the Islamic Republic should not wait for other states to launch Mesbah communication satellite, adding the Europeans have backtracked on their promise to launch the satellite.

Iran Warns Europe Time for Saving JCPOA Coming to End

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has cautioned the European Union it should be quick to take measures to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal, since Iran is running out of patience with Europeans due to their failure to fulfill pledges to compensate for the US withdrawal.

France Stops Oil Imports from Iran

France as one of the signatories to the nuclear deal, which had promised to protect Iran's foreign trade against US sanctions along with two European countries of Germany and the UK, has stopped oil imports from Iran in September before oil sanctions come into force.

Iran Accuses Britain of Interfering in Its Internal Affairs

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed as meddlesome and unacceptable the recent remarks by the British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt against the Islamic Republic.

No pain, No Gain: Zarif Tells Europeans as JCPOA Hangs in Balance

Iran’s foreign minister says Europeans are slow in honouring their pledges to salvage JCPOA, warning the EU it should work harder to convince Iran to remain in the pact as no gain comes without pain.

‘Europe Showed Weakness in Resisting US Pressure’

Foreign Ministry spokesman said Europe’s failure to finalize the Special Purpose Vehicle in time indicates the weakness of European signatories to the nuclear pact in resisting the US pressure.

Iran FM Laments Europe Dragging Its Feet on JCPOA

Iran’s top diplomat Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned Europe Tehran is not going to wait for them to compensate for the US withdrawal from the nuclear pact forever, lamenting the European parties to the pact are dragging their feet.

‘European Firms Planning to Establish Trade Ties with Iran’

An official says although the European mechanism to keep economic ties with Iran despite US sanctions has not yet been implemented, a number of European firms have contacted Iranian officials to plan to establish business ties with the country.

Iran Says No Ban on Mahan Air’s Flights to/from Germany

Iran has dismissed media reports that its Mahan Air's flights to and from Germany will be halted over the US sanctions.

Iran Envoy to UK Rejects Talks with US over Yemen

Iranian envoy to the UK has strongly rejected the reports of secret meetings between Iranian and US officials over the issue of Yemen.

Iranian Diplomat, Former Swedish PM Meet in Stockholm

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi on Thursday held separate talks with Carl Bildt, a former Swedish premier and a chair of the European Council on Foreign Relations, and Hans Blix, a former chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Tehran Condemns Albania’s Expulsion of Iranian Diplomats

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has denounced as unacceptable the Albanian government’s expulsion of two Iranian diplomats from the country.

Iran, Sweden Discuss Yemen Talks, JCPOA in Stockholm

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday had separate talks with a number of Swedish officials in Stockholm.

‘Finnish Firms Waiting for EU’s SPV to Do Business with Iran’

Finland says its small- and medium-sized companies are still interested in promoting their business cooperation with Iran, but are waiting for the European Union to establish its special payment mechanism, known as Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), to facilitate trade with Iran under the US bans.

Yellow Vests Inspired by Iran’s 1979 Revolution: French Protester

A French yellow vest protester says they have been inspired by the 1979 Islamic Revolution of Iran.

UK Calls for Cooperation with Iran on Polo

The United Kingdom is keen to work closely with Iran to further promote the sport of polo, says the country’s ambassador to Tehran.

Louvre Museum Urges Rediscovery of Qajar Art

Yannick Lintz, the director of Islamic Art at the Louvre Museum, has hailed the unique features of Persian art during the Qajar era, highlighting the need for conducting further research to rediscover Persian artworks created in the nineteenth century.

Over 1,700 Yellow Vest Protesters Arrested in France

At least 1,700 protesters have been arrested in the latest round of nationwide “Yellow Vest” rallies across France, where angry demonstrators took to the streets for the fourth consecutive week to express their outrage against President Emmanuel Macron’s economic policies.

‘Europeans to Launch Iran Payment Channel by Year-End’

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says Tehran hopes the Europeans would establish the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), the mechanism aimed at bypassing the US bans on Iran, by the end of December.

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