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Iran Parliament Urges Gov’t to Rethink Economic Ties with France, UK

Iranian legislators have called on the president to reconsider plans to forge closer economic cooperation with France and the UK in protest at their roles in passing an anti-Iran UN resolution.

Iran FM to Visit Russia to Attend Valdai Club Conference

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Germany to attend the Munich Security Conference, is due to head to Russia on Sunday night.

Iran FM Meets World Officials on Sidelines of Munich Conference

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Germany to participate in the 54th edition of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), has held talks with several officials of different countries and world bodies.

Iranian, European Diplomats Discuss Yemen Crisis in Munich

Deputy foreign ministers of Iran and a number of European countries have discussed the latest developments in Yemen on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

“France Giving Concessions to US over Iran Missile Program”

An Iranian lawmaker says France is trying to keep US President Donald Trump satisfied by calling for extensive monitoring of Iran’s missile program, which is a red line for Tehran.

Iran FM to Address Munich Security Conference Sunday

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is to leave for Germany late Saturday, February 17, to attend and address a security conference due to be held in Munich.

MEP Calls for Promotion of Iran-EU Parliamentary Ties

Chairman of the European Parliament’s committee on foreign affairs has called for further promotion of parliamentary relations between Tehran and the European Union.

Iran Rejects Macron’s Comments about Its Missile Program

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed recent remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron about Iran’s missile program, saying the comments were made with an unrealistic and biased approach to regional developments.

Iran, Europe Confer on Promotion of Bilateral Ties

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi has held talks with David McAllister, the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament, in Tehran.

Iran FM, EU’s Mogherini Discuss US Stonewalling on Nuclear Deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini in Kuwait.

Iranian, British Diplomats Hold Talks in Paris

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister in Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has held talks with a number of European officials on the sidelines of the Euromoney Iran Conference 2018 in Paris. 

Iranian, French Diplomats Call for Expansion of Ties

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi and Secretary-General of France's Foreign Ministry Maurice Gourdault-Montagne sat for talks over bilateral and international issues.

Iran to Buy Airliners with French, Italian Credit Lines

The Islamic Republic’s national flag carrier Iran Air is to purchase brand-new aircraft with foreign financing.

Austria to Allocate €200m for Iran’s First Nuclear Hospital

Austrian banks are to bankroll the project of building the first nuclear hospital in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

5 Dead after Two Army Choppers Crash in France

Five people have reportedly lost their lives after two army helicopters crashed near a lake in southeastern France.

“Iran-Europe Talks Fruitful If Focused on Regional Issues, Not Missiles”

A political analyst says negotiations between Iran and Europe on regional issues can be fruitful and trust-building only if the EU does not raise the issue of Tehran’s missile program.

“EU Strongly Supports Iran Nuclear Deal as Reliable Int’l Treaty”

The Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament, David McAllister, says the EU strongly backs the nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1.

Thousands in Switzerland March to Protest at Trump’s Visit (+Video)

Thousands of people marched through Zurich on Tuesday in protest against US President Donald Trump’s participation at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos.

Don’t Let Rude French FM Enter Iran: Conservative Daily

An Iranian conservative newspaper says the French foreign minister has made rude remarks about Iran and, hence, must not be allowed to enter the country.

“No Country Allowed to Interfere in Iran’s Missile Program”

Iranian Government Spokesman Mohammad-Baqer Nobakht has rejected France’s meddlesome comments about Iran’s missile capabilities, saying the Islamic Republic’s defence program is its absolute right and non-negotiable.

Europe Seeking to Keep US in JCPOA by Offering Concessions: Iran

A top Iranian official says Europe is seeking to keep the US in the Iran nuclear deal by offering Washington concessions in areas other than the JCPOA.

Iran Rejects Spiegel’s Report, Says Ties with Germany on Rise

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the relations between Tehran and Berlin are growing, and Iran has not received any negative signal from the German federal government.

French FM to Visit Iran in March: Source

A source close to the Iranian embassy in France says that French Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian will travel to Tehran on March 5.

Nuclear Deal Base for Boosting Cooperation with Europe: Rouhani

Iran’s president says showing commitment to the Iran nuclear deal can be a base to establish closer cooperation between Iran and the European Union, and this will in turn ensure peace and security in the region and the world.

Iran to Work Closely with Ghana, Cyprus on All Fronts

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the country is willing to promote its relations and cooperation with Ghana and Cyprus in all economic, scientific and cultural areas.

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