Iran-EU Relations

Iran Welcomes More EU States Joining INSTEX

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has hailed the reports that six other European countries are joining the special financial mechanism known as INSTEX, saying that Tehran hopes the move will give new energy to the mechanism and make it operational.

Diplomat Refutes Negotiation on Iran’s Missile Program

An Iranian deputy foreign minister has dismissed the notion of renegotiating the 2015 nuclear deal, stressing that Tehran will by no means agree on talks about its missile program either.

European Parties Not Allowed to Use JCPOA Trigger Mechanism: Iran

Spokesperson of the Iranian foreign ministry says the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action does not let the European parties use the so-called trigger mechanism against the Islamic Republic.

Iran Condoles with Albania over Deadly Quake

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed deep regret over the recent earthquake in Albania, which caused severe casualties and damages.

Iran Condemns EU’s Interference in Its Internal Affairs

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi has denounced some European Union officials’ interference in the internal affairs of the Islamic Republic and said instead of defending the “thugs”, the EU should meet its commitments to the Iranian nation.

Rouhani Under Great Pressure to Leave Nuclear Deal: MP

The government of Hassan Rouhani is under huge pressure to leave the 2015 nuclear deal, says an Iranian parliamentarian, adding that the fate of the JCPOA now totally depends on the Europeans' behaviour.

FM Zarif Warns of Loss for All if Nuclear Deal Collapses

In a speech in Kazakhstan, Iran’s foreign minister has warned of a return to a win-lose approach in Iran-West relations and spoke of the possibility of defeat for all sides involved in the nuclear deal.

‘Iran Must Not Pay Heed to EU Threats on Its Commitment Cuts’

An Iranian ex-diplomat says Tehran must not pay heed to the threats of Europeans regarding the reduction of its commitments under the nuclear deal, saying that Iran has benefited not at all from the JCPOA so far and in case of withdrawal from the accord, it will lose nothing important.

90% of World’s Opium Seized by Iran: Official

Secretary-General of Iran's Drug Control Headquarters Brigadier General Eskandar Momeni says Iran's global opium seizure has risen from 76% to 90%.

EU Must Brace for Deluge of Narcotics If It Fails to Aid Iran

The head of the Iranian Anti Narcotic Police says the European countries should keep in mind that if drugs are not dealt with at the production and entry point, they should find them gram by gram from pockets of European youths.

Zarif to EU: Show Me Just One JCPOA Commitment You’ve Upheld!

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has refuted a joint statement by France, Germany, Britain and the European Union on the Islamic Republic’s latest cut to its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran Says May Leave NPT If JCPOA Parties Fail to Fulfill Commitments

Iran’s ambassador to London says the country’s commitment to the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Treaty will be at risk of being in ‘total jeopardy’ if other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal fail to fulfill their commitments.

Europe Must See Iran’s JCPOA Commitment Cut as ‘Wake-Up Call’

Iran’s ambassador to the UK has described Tehran's fourth step in reducing its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal as a "wake-up call” for Europe to rescue the deal, stating that the European parties to the agreement would have to pay costs to maintain the agreement.

Iran Says Will Likely Further Reduce JCPOA Commitments

Tehran says it will take the fourth step in scaling down its commitments under the Iran nuclear deal as the European signatories to the deal fail to keep their side of the bargain.

Iran, Switzerland Discuss Latest Developments in Geneva

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Pascale Baeriswyl, the State Secretary of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation, in the Swiss city of Geneva.

Iran Says Ready for Cooperation with New EU Foreign Policy Chief

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says Tehran welcomes mutually respectful interaction with incoming High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell.

Iranian, Portuguese Diplomats Meet in Tehran

Director General for Foreign Policy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Pedro Sanchez Da Costa Pereira, has held talks with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, in Tehran.

Europe Legally Not Allowed to Leave Iran Nuclear Deal: Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says the Europeans are not in a position to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Says US’ Irresponsibility No Excuse for EU’s Failure on JCPOA

The Iranian president has reminded the European leaders that they could not justify failing to honour the 2015 nuclear deal just by mentioning the US’ lawless behaviour, spokesperson for the Iranian administration said.

EU’s Threat to Leave JCPOA ‘Laughable’: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the European powers’ alleged threat to exit the 2015 Iran nuclear deal if Iran further reduces its commitments is “unacceptable” as it would be a “compensation of Iran’s compensatory measure”.

EU Tells Iran Can’t Do Anything without Trump Permission: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at the European countries for their failure to adopt positions independent of the US regarding the Iran nuclear deal.

FM Zarif Says Contacted by Several Members of US Congress

The Iranian foreign minister says he has received phone calls from a number of US legislators during his recent stay in New York.

JCPOA Worthless If Iran Can’t Reap Benefits: Iran Official

An Iranian official says the 2015 Iran nuclear deal has no value for the country without the benefits and interests associated with it.

Iran Must Stop Pinning Hope on ‘Untrustworthy’ Europe: Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged the country’s officials to stop pinning their hope on “untrustworthy” European countries, slamming them for sticking to the US sanctions against Tehran.

Tehran, Dublin Discuss Promotion of Ties in New York

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has discussed issues of mutual interest with his Irish counterpart Michael D. Higgins in New York on the sidelines of the 74th annual meeting of the UN General Assembly.

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