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Iran Calls for Joint Efforts with UK to Preserve JCPOA

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the most important issue in Tehran-Europe relations today is joint efforts to consolidate and implement the Iran nuclear deal.

EU Vows to Create Payment Channels to Maintain Trade with Iran

Remaining parties to the Iran nuclear deal have promised to establish a ‘special purpose vehicle’ to facilitate payments related to Iran’s exports as part of efforts to salvage the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action after the US’ withdrawal.

Iran Sues London-Based Channel for Terror Promotion

The Iranian embassy in London has filed a lawsuit against the London-based TV channel Iran International at the UK’s communications regulator Ofcom over the channel’s support for a terrorist group involved in the Saturday attack on a military parade in Iran’s Ahvaz.

EU Finalising Offers to Meet Iran’s Demands: Mogherini

EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini says Europe is finalising its offers to meet the Islamic Republic’s demands in a bid to save the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Denmark to Extradite Al-Ahvazi Terrorists to Iran If Allegations Proven

Danish Foreign Ministry spokesman says Copenhagen will extradite members of an anti-Iran terrorist group who reside in the European country, if it finds evidence proving Iran’s allegation that they were behind the Saturday’s attack in south-western city of Ahvaz.

Iran Urges Ofcom to Punish London-Based Channel for Supporting Ahvaz Terrorists

Iran has vowed to hold the London-based “Iran International” satellite channel accountable for “promoting terrorism and violence”, after the channel aired an interview with the spokesman of the terrorist group behind Saturday attack in south-western Iran.

Iran Summons Dutch, Danish, British Envoys over Ahvaz Attack

The ambassadors of the Netherlands and Denmark as well as the British chargé d'affaires have been summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry to receive Tehran’s protest over their countries’ support for terrorist elements.

Iran Urges UK’s Major Role in Reactor Modernization: Salehi

Iran’s Nuclear Chief Ali Akbar Salehi says Tehran expects the United Kingdom to play a significant role in the reconstruction of Arak heavy-water nuclear reactor.

German Ambassador Inspiring Tourists to Spend Holidays with Iranian Nomads

The German ambassador to Tehran has come up with a novel idea to open up a new path in Iran-Germany cooperation in the tourism industry.

Iran’s Embassy in Greece Attacked by Kurdish Militants’ Affiliates

A number of attackers affiliated with an anti-Iran Kurdish militant group raided the Iranian embassy building in Athens on Monday morning, according to Greek media reports.

Iran Says May Hold Meeting with JCPOA FMs in New York

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says foreign ministers of Iran and other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal are likely to hold a meeting on the sidelines of this year’s UN General Assembly in New York to discuss efforts to salvage the nuclear pact.

Iran Reminds France of Its Duty to Protect Diplomatic Buildings

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has confirmed an attack by a group of terrorists on the Iranian embassy in Paris, urging the French government to take serious measures to protect all Iranian diplomatic buildings.

Iran to Boost Uranium Enrichment If EU Remains Passive: Zarif

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran could increase uranium enrichment should the European Union continue to act passively in the wake of the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.

Iranian, French Diplomats Discuss Syria Crisis in Paris

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to Iran’s foreign minister in political affairs, has held talks with François Sénémaud, the personal representative of the French president for Syrian affairs.

Iran Slams France’s Double Standards on Terrorism

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected France's concerns over the Islamic Republic's recent missile attacks on terrorists' positions in the Iraqi Kurdistan, blasting Paris for adopting double standards on dealing with terrorism.

Tehran Hosts Fresh Round of Iran-Belarus Consular Talks

High-ranking officials from Iran and Belarus staged the fifth round of meetings on consular affairs in a bid to boost bilateral relations between the two countries in diverse fields.

Europe’s Efforts to Save JCPOA Useless after November 4: Iran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi said the European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal known as the JCPOA have a deadline of November 4 to fulfill their pledges to offset the US sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

UK: Useful Talks Held with Iran on JCPOA, British-Iranian Prisoner

A senior British diplomat says he held “useful conversations” with Iranian officials in Tehran on the 2015 nuclear deal and the fate of British-Iranian dual citizen Nazanin Zaghari, who is imprisoned in Iran.

Iran, UK to Boost Museum Cooperation

Britain’s Minister of State for Middle East Alistair Burt and Director of the National Museum of Iran Jebreil Nokandeh have reached an agreement on expansion of museum collaborations between the two countries.

Iran Not Satisfied Yet with EU’s Offers to Save JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the offers made by Europeans to save the Iran nuclear deal have so far failed to meet Iran’s expectation, but Tehran is still hopeful Europe could convince it to remain in the deal.

Iranian, French FMs Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues

The foreign ministers of Iran and France have, in a phone conversation, exchanged views on a host of issues, a few days after the European diplomat’s call for talks on Tehran’s missile program and regional policies.

Iran Has So Far Stayed in JCPOA at EU’s Request: Larijani

Iran’s parliament speaker says the Europeans have asked Tehran to remain in the nuclear deal for now, vowing to ensure the country’s interests under the JCPOA.

UK Minister in Tehran to Discuss Business Ties despite US Bans

Iran and Britain are slated to hold a new round of bilateral talks in the Iranian capital Tehran on September 1, defying the US sanctions re-imposed by the Trump administration.

Europe Has No Choice but to Fulfill JCPOA Pledges: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says following the US’ unilateral withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, the European signatories to the 2015 accord have no other way but to remain committed to their obligations under the JCPOA.

Iran to Dispatch Skilled Workforce to UK, Germany

A senior official says skilled Iranian workforce will be dispatched to Germany and the United Kingdom as part of deals signed with the European countries.

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