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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.

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.

Iran Mocks Netanyahu’s Nuke Warehouse Claims

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi has mocked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent claims about a secret atomic warehouse in Tehran.

Iran, India, Afghanistan Agree to Boost Cooperation on Chabahar

The first tripartite meeting of Iran, Afghanistan, and India was held on September 11, 2018 at the level of deputy foreign ministers in the Afghan capital of Kabul.

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.

Iran Downplays Western Media’s Fuss about Idlib Operation

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says the fuss made by Western media about the Syrian army’s upcoming operation to retake the militant-held Idlib province is very much similar to the one made ahead of Aleppo and East Ghouta offensives.

Iran’s Anti-US ICJ Lawsuit Aimed at Countering Washington’s Pressure

A senior Iranian diplomat says Iran’s lawsuit at the International Court of Justice against the return of US sanctions is aimed at placing pressure on Washington, as Tehran is not hopeful the US will abide by the verdict.

India Eager to Continue Buying Crude Oil from Iran: Official

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says Indian officials have expressed their interest in buying Iran’s crude oil despite the US sanctions.

Iran, Afghanistan Discuss Joint Fight against Terrorism, Narcotics

The third meeting of the Iran-Afghanistan Security-Defence Cooperation Committee was held on Friday in Tehran.

Iran Expects EU to Offer Its Plan to Save JCPOA by End of June

A senior Iranian nuclear negotiator says the Islamic Republic expects the European Union to put forward by the end of June its package of proposals to save a multilateral nuclear agreement between Tehran and the P5+1 group of countries from which the US has withdrawn.

Araqchi Says Iran May Leave JCPOA in Coming Weeks

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi said given the vague prospect of the 2015 nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), there is a possibility that Tehran leaves the accord in coming weeks.

Iranians Think Europe, US Playing Good Cop/ Bad Cop: Araqchi

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi says most Iranians don’t trust the Europeans when it comes to the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran, France Hold Fresh Round of Political Talks in Tehran

The fifth round of political talks between Iran and France was held in Tehran on Wednesday.

Iran, Switzerland Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues

Iran and Switzerland have held a fresh round of their bilateral political negotiations in Tehran.

Araqchi Assures MPs that Joining FATF Won’t Pose Security Threat to Iran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi said the country’s membership in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the policy-making body of the international financial system, would not pose any security threat to the Islamic Republic.

“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.

“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.

Top Iranian Officials Attend Parliament’s Closed Session on JCPOA

A number of Iran’s top diplomats and administration officials have attended a closed session of the parliament about the future of the 2015 nuclear agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), following the US withdrawal from the deal.

Iran-EU Expert Talks Open in Brussels ahead of Ministerial Meeting

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has arrived in Brussels to lead expert talks with the European Union.

Iran, Russia Discuss Ways to Keep Nuclear Deal Alive

In the latest round of bilateral consultations among Iran and the JCPOA parties, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov travelled to Tehran on Thursday to meet Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi.

Sweden Urges Trump to Respect Iran Nuclear Deal

Sweden's State Secretary of Foreign Affairs Annika Söder has referred to the Iran nuclear deal as a message of security and non-proliferation for the world, calling on the US government to live up to its commitments under the accord.

Netanyahu’s Nuclear Evidence “Ridiculous, Fabricated”: Iran

Iran has rejected the “fake” documents presented by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Iran’s nuclear program, saying they could be aimed at preparing the ground for US to pull out of the deal.

Iran Slams Europe’s Efforts to Appease Trump on Nuclear Deal

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has slammed London, Berlin, and Paris for ignoring the US violation of the Iran nuclear deal and even trying to appease Trump.

“Big Mistake to Think Iran Will Stay in Nuclear Deal under Any Conditions”

In a Thursday meeting with Norwegian Foreign Minister Marie Eriksen Soreid in Oslo, Araqchi said the future of the Iran nuclear deal as a great achievement in international diplomacy is threatened by challenges and obstacles created by the Trump administration.

Iran Not to Let US Hostility Harm Its National Interests: Araqchi

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says Iran will not allow the United States’ hostility towards the county and the nuclear deal harm the interests of the Islamic Republic.

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