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“Iran to Stop Talks If Feels Europeans Dragging Their Feet”

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi says the Islamic Republic will stop its current talks with the Europeans if it comes to this sense that they are wasting time.

“Trump Disappointed His Expectations Not Met after JCPOA Decision”

Iran’s top security official Ali Shamkhani says things have not played out favourably for Donald Trump since he walked out of the 2015 nuclear deal earlier this month, as the world has so far stood up to the controversial US president.

Iran Ready for Worst Case Scenario: AEOI Spokesman

Tehran has prepared itself for the worst case scenario following the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, said the Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).

E3+2 Committed to Continued Trade with Iran: Statement

The E3+2 group of countries (UK, France, Germany, Russia and China) have, in a statement, vowed to continue supporting the Iran nuclear deal and doing business with the Islamic Republic despite the US sanctions to be re-imposed in coming months.

“Iran More Confident Now about Preserving JCPOA”

Iran’s deputy foreign minister says the country is now more confident about preserving the Iran nuclear deal given the European states’ commitment to meeting Iran’s demands.

Iran Leader Says US Will Fail Like Cat in “Tom & Jerry”

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has likened the ties between Washington and Tehran to the “Tom and Jerry”, saying that the Americans will ultimately fail "like the famous cat” in the animated series.

Iran Congratulates Montenegro on Its Independence Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has felicitated the Montenegrin nation and government on the country’s Independence Day.

Iran Rejects Reports on Talks with EU over Issues beyond JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Iran’s current negotiations with the EU over the JCPOA don’t cover any issue beyond the nuclear deal.

EU’s Will to Preserve JCPOA in Contrast with Companies’ Withdrawal: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the EU’s commitment to remain in the Iran nuclear deal stands in contradiction with ongoing withdrawal of leading European companies from Iran.

European Car Manufactures to Remain in Iran despite US Bans

Informed sources say European carmakers like Peugeot, Citroen and Renault will continue their operation in Iran despite the upcoming re-imposition of US sanctions.

Iran-EU Joint Committee to Address Oil Trade Problems

EU Commissioner for Energy and Climate Miguel Arias Canete says Iran and the EU will form a joint working group to address challenges confronting Iran’s oil trade.

Europe to Open Channel to Facilitate Iran Banking Transactions: Official

Europe is seeking to open up a banking channel to allow conduction of transactions with Iran, as part of measures to protect European companies doing business in Iran against Washington’s move to re-impose anti-Tehran sanctions, an Iranian official said.

Iran’s Nuclear Chief Hopeful EU Can Save JCPOA

Iran’s nuclear chief says the European Union has promised to make every effort to salvage the 2015 nuclear accord, expressing hope it will honour its pledge to keep a deal that serves the interests of Iran, region and the international community.

“Europe Incapable of Securing Iran’s Interests under Nuclear Deal”

An Iranian political commentator says Europe does not have the power and resolve to guarantee that Tehran will reap the benefits of JCPOA.

UK Signs First Int’l Oil Deal with Iran after US Withdrawal from JCPOA

The British consortium Pergas has signed the first international oil contract with Iran after US President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew the US from the Iran nuclear deal.

“US Trying to Sway Decisions of Other Parties to Iran Deal”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has lashed out at the US for its efforts to influence the willpower and decisions of other parties to the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Urges EU to Stand against US’ Illegal, Illogical Move

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says all countries, particularly member states of the European Union, must stand up to the United States' "illegal and illogical" move to withdraw from a key nuclear agreement Tehran signed with major world powers in 2015.

Iran, E3 Agree to Hold Intensive Expert Talks on Ways to Secure Tehran’s Interests

The foreign ministers of Iran and the E3 (France, Germany, and the UK) as well as the EU foreign policy chief have issued a statement on the result of their talks in Brussels regarding the Iran nuclear deal.

Italy, Bulgaria, Austria, Spain Renew Support for Iran Nuclear Deal

The top diplomats of Italy, Bulgaria, Austria and Spain in separate phone talks with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif have thrown their weight behind the JCPOA.

Iran, Belgium Discuss JCPOA, Palestine Developments

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting with his Belgian counterpart in Brussels.

Luxembourg Throws Its Weight behind Iran Nuclear Deal: FM

Luxembourg's foreign minister, in a phone conversation with Iran’s Zarif, has announced his support for the Iran nuclear deal, saying the agreement should be preserved.

“Iran Can Benefit from Possible Germany-Russia-China Alliance”

Upset by the US and its decisions, Germany may join an alliance between Russia and China, and this will provide Iran with a great opportunity to get rid of the nuclear deal, a report by an Iranian conservative website says.

Iran Ready to Promote Mutual Cooperation with Nepal, Estonia

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi has expressed Tehran’s preparedness to expand its bilateral relations with Kathmandu and Tallinn.

Iran Urges EU to Hold Meeting of JCPOA Joint Commission

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has written a letter to the EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini to elaborate on the Islamic Republic’s stances regarding the Iran nuclear deal following the US withdrawal.

Iranian, German FMs Discuss Berlin’s Plan to Save Nuclear Deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his German counterpart Heiko Maas held a phone conversation on the Iran nuclear deal and its fate following the US pullout of the 2015 treaty.

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