Iran-Austria Relations

Iran releases Austrian detainee on humanitarian grounds

Iran has released an Austrian national who had been detained for crimes committed in Iran's northwest, according to the Chief Justice of the Iranian province of West Azarbaijan.

Iran confirms release of European national from jail

Iran’s top human rights official has confirmed the release of two Iranian-Austrian nationals and a Danish citizen, who were serving prison terms in Iran for security-related crimes, on “humanitarian grounds.”

European sources say Iran has freed 1 Danish, 2 Austrian inmates

Iran has released one Danish and two Austrian citizens, the European countries confirmed Friday, thanking Oman and Belgium for their help.

Austria official says Vienna has common concerns with Tehran over Daesh

Secretary General of the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Peter Launsky, who is in Tehran for the fifth round of political talks with the Islamic Republic of Iran, has met with Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian.

Bagheri: Europe expected to take action on Yemen

An Iranian deputy foreign minister has called on the Secretary General of Austria’s foreign ministry that Europe is expected to take action to put an end to the sufferings of Yemenis.

Raeisi: Iran ready to work for peace in Afghanistan

The Iranian president says Tehran is ready to work with any country to establish peace in Afghanistan following the US withdrawal from the war-torn country.

Several Iranian Funds Attend Austria Connect Day 2021 Event

The Austria Connect Day 2021 event was recently held by the Austrian federal government to bring start-ups from around the world together.

Iran National Innovation Fund to Attend Austria’s Global Innovation Summit 2021

The Global Innovation Summit 2021 (GIS 2021) virtual event will be held in the city of Graz, Austria, from May 18 to 20, 2021, under the slogan "Exploring New Perspectives".

Iranian Delegation in Vienna for Fresh Round of Talks

A delegation of Iranian nuclear negotiators, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Politcal Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, has arrived in the Austrian capital of Vienna to attend a fresh meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission.

Iranian Diplomat, Austrian FM Meet in Vienna ahead of Friday Nuclear Talks

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi has met with Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg on the sidelines of a meeting in Vienna of members of the joint commission on the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran’s Chief Negotiator in Vienna for Nuclear Talks with P4+1

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi is in Vienna to attend multilateral talks with other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which is to be held later today.

Iran Returns 28 Antiquities Smuggled to Austria

Twenty-eight ancient Iranian relics illegally smuggled out of Iran have been returned home from Austria.

Iran Frees British-Australian ‘Spy’ in Exchange for Three Iranians Jailed Abroad

Iran has released British-Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert, jailed on charge of spying for Israel, in a prisoner swap involving three Iranian inmates jailed abroad.

Iran Condemns Vienna Terror Attack, Warns against Hatemongering

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh condemned the terrorist attack that killed several people in Vienna on Monday night.

Tehran A Lively City with Dynamic Culture: Austrian Envoy

As Iran marks the National Day of Tehran, Austrian Ambassador to Iran Stefan Scholz has praised the capital city as a lively city with a dynamic culture.

Iran FM Holds Talks with Dutch, Austrian Counterparts

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed a whole range of issues with his opposite numbers from the Netherlands and Austria.

Smuggled Iranian Antiquities to Return Home from Austria

Ancient artefacts belonging to Iran have been handed over to the Iranian representative in Austria via legal formalities.

Iran Ready to Enhance All-Out Ties with Austria: Envoy

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s incoming ambassador to Austria has held a meeting with the European country’s president, expressing Tehran’s preparedness to promote its relations with Vienna in all fields.

Iran, Austria Rap US Sanctions on Tehran amid Corona Pandemic

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Austrian counterpart have slammed the sanction imposed on the Islamic Republic by the United States as the coronavirus still is taking toll on people.

Rouhani Says US Sanctions on Iran Resemble Coronavirus

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has likened the US sanctions against the Islamic Republic to the novel coronavirus, the fear of which he said is greater than its reality.

Iranian, Austrian Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Tehran

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg have held talks in Tehran.

Iran, Turkey Discuss IRGC Missile Attacks on US Base

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu on Wednesday.

US Preventing Iran, Saudi from Settling Their Disputes: Larijani

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says Tehran is not opposed to resolving the issues with Saudis, but the Americans do not and will not give such an opportunity.

Iran Ready to Share Drug War Experiences with Austria

The Austrian officials also noted that drug addiction would be brought under control when the governments succeed in helping a person undergoing treatment to return to and enjoy a normal life.

Iran, Austria Clinch Tourism Cooperation Deal

Iran and Austria recently signed a protocol on tourism cooperation to further boost the industry in both countries.

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