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Iran Protests Denmark’s Hasty Reactions to ‘Murder Plot’ Claims

Iran says it has expressed its protest at the “hasty” reactions of Danish officials to anti-Iran accusations during a Wednesday meeting with Denmark’s ambassador to Tehran at the ministry of foreign affairs.

Iran to Trade Partners: Think Twice before Fearing US Sanctions

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has urged the country’s trade partners to think twice before fearing the US sanctions, saying Washington’s pressures are temporary while Tehran’s relations with its trade partners are permanent.

Iran Denies Denmark’s Accusation of Assassination Attempt

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly rejected the biased reports that accused Iran of plotting an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate an opposition figure in Denmark.

Iran-EU Payment Channel to Be Set Up Soon: Chief Banker

Governor of Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdolnaser Hemmati says Iran and Europe will set up the special payment channel aimed at bypassing the US sanctions in the near future.

Iran Blasts US Diplomat’s Efforts to Scare Off UK Firms

Iran’s ambassador to the United Kingdom has, in a tweet, taken a jab at his American counterpart for his efforts to dissuade British companies from doing business with Tehran.

France Looking for Mechanism to Facilitate Banking Ties with Iran

French lawmakers say Paris is seriously looking for ways to establish closer banking ties with Iran, helping the country reap the benefits of the Iran nuclear deal.

European Firms Returning to Iran under New Names: Austria

The Austrian ambassador to Tehran says the European companies’ withdrawal from Iran over the US sanctions was temporary, and they are returning to the country under new names

110 European Firms Ready for Oil Cooperation with Iran: Official

At least 110 small and medium-sized European firms have expressed their readiness to establish cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran in various areas of oil industry, an Iranian official says.

FATF Extends Iran’s Deadline despite US Opposition

An international group that sets standards on fighting money laundering and financing of terrorism announced it once again extends the deadline for Iran to complete reforms to meet conditions for getting out of the body’s black list, despite opposition by the US and a number of its allies.

Iran Sympathizes with Crimea over Deadly Gun Attack

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed deep regret over the deaths of several innocent people in a college in Kerch, Crimea.

EU’s Mechanisms for Trade with Iran to Be Finalised in Coming Days: Germany

A top German diplomat is in Tehran to assure Iranian officials that the EU will finalise its special channels for doing business with Iran before the new US sanctions take effect in early November.

“Iranian Diplomat Arrested in Germany Has Full Immunity”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the Iranian diplomat, who was detained in Germany on the false charge of plotting an attack on an MKO rally in Paris, enjoys full diplomatic immunity.

US Defeated in Standoff with Iran on Political Front: Rouhani

Iran’s president says the United States has been defeated in confrontation with Iran on the political front, as almost the entire world stood by the Islamic Republic against Washington’s unilateral approach.

Iran Summons German Ambassador over Diplomat’s Extradition

Iran says Germany’s ambassador to Tehran has been summoned to the foreign ministry over a German court’s verdict on extradition of an Iranian diplomat to Belgium.

“Paris Encouraging French Tourists to Visit Iran”

A top French official has praised the tourism potentialities of Iran, saying that his country supports and encourages French tourists to visit the Islamic Republic.

Europe’s Banking Mechanism to Help Expand Iran Foreign Trade: UK

The British ambassador to Iran says the special mechanism the EU is working to create to facilitate trade with Iran can also be used by other countries, protecting Iran from efforts by the US to hamper its Asia and Europe trade.

US Exempts Iran-UK Joint Gasfield from Its Sanctions

The US administration has beaten its first retreat on planned sanctions against Iran, allowing a gasfield partly owned by the Islamic Republic in the North Sea to keep operating.

Iran Ready to Establish Joint Fund with Bulgaria

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani called for setting up a joint fund with Bulgaria to boost bilateral trade interaction.

Entire World Must Stand against US’ Aggressive Behaviour: Iran

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has called for the cooperation of all countries, especially those in the Eurasia region, against the United States’ hostile approach towards other states of the world.

Iran Calls for More Economic Ties between Eurasian States

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani, who is in the Turkish city of Antalya to attend the Third Annual Meeting of Parliament Speakers of the Eurasian countries, says development of economic and business ties is the main goal of the summit.

French Artist’s Exhibition in Iran; Journey from Words to Drawings

Saless Gallery in Tehran recently hosted an exhibition of drawings by French artist Jean-Pierre Brigaudiot, entitled “A Blue as Blue as the Scarlet”.

Dutch Antiques on Show in Iran National Museum

A collection of Dutch antiquities and artworks are on show at the Muslim Era section of the National Museum of Iran in Tehran.

Iran Praises EU’s Efforts to Save JCPOA, Defy US

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expresses satisfaction with ongoing European efforts to keep the 2015 nuclear deal in place despite the US exit, but says such political will should in the end translate into workable “mechanisms” aimed at ensuring Tehran’s interests.

Iran Warns against Plots Aimed at Straining Tehran-Paris Ties

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has sounded the alarm over plots aimed at straining relations between Tehran and Paris.

“ISIS Could Be in Europe Now If It Wasn’t for Iran”

A senior Iranian lawmaker says if it was not for Iran’s foght against terrorism, the ISIS terrorist group could have reached Europe’s borders so far.

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