Iran-EU Relations

“EU Allocates $80 Billion Credit to Cooperation with Iranian Firms”

Vice-President of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce says the EU has allocated a huge amount of credit to facilitating trade between Iranian and European small and medium-sized enterprises.

Rouhani’s Aide Says Iran Must Negotiate with ‘The West minus Trump’

The bellicose attitude by US President Donald Trump towards traditional allies of Washington and his friendly approach towards Russia indicates the emergence of a widening gap among the US and its allies that could be exploited by Iran to ease the escalating US pressure on the country, an advisor to Iran’s president said.

Iran FM Says Europe Underestimating Its Power, Influence

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the European Union is underestimating its power and influence and can do more to bring about peace and stability in the Middle East.

“NATO’s Concern over Iran’s Missile Program Completely Unfounded, Pointless”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed the anti-Iran allegations raised in a statement issued at a summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Brussels.

Iran Gov’t under Fire for Inaction towards Netherlands’ Expulsion of Diplomats

A conservative Iranian daily has harshly criticized the Rouhani administration, particularly the Foreign Ministry, for not showing proper reaction to the Netherlands' expulsion of two Iranian diplomats.

Tehran Rejects Pompeo’s “Ridiculous” Comments on Iranian Embassies’ Activities

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed as unfounded and ridiculous the latest anti-Iran accusations levelled by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

“Mr Rouhani! Don’t Let Europe Kill Time”

A conservative newspaper has called on Iranian President Hassan Rouhani not to allow Europe to drag its feet on the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Parliament to Discuss EU’s Offer on JCPOA

Members of the Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission in a meeting to be attended by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will examine Europe’s recent package offered to save the 2015 nuclear deal, a lawmaker said.

Package Proposed by EU to Salvage JCPOA Seems Practical: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the operational methods put forward in a ministerial meeting in Vienna on the ways to save the Iran nuclear deal appeared to be practical, saying the Friday’s meeting was a step forward in salvaging the JCPOA.

World Powers Reaffirm Commitment to Continuation of Iran’s Oil Exports

Russia, China, Germany, France, and the UK have reaffirmed their commitment regarding a number of objectives including the continued export of Iran’s crude oil despite the US’ bid to cut the Islamic Republic’s oil revenues.

Vienna Hosts First Ministerial Meeting of JCPOA Joint Commission

Foreign ministers of Iran, Russia, China, France, and Germany and a senior British official have convened in Vienna to attend a ministerial meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission chaired by EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini.

Iran Says Package Proposed by EU to Save JCPOA Disappointing

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani confirmed the country has received a package prepared by Europe to salvage the Iran nuclear deal, but described it as a disappointing proposal which only contained a series of general commitments.

EU Parliament Allows European Investment Bank to Work with Iran

EU lawmakers allowed the European Investment Bank (EIB) on Wednesday to do business in Iran despite the US sanctions on the Islamic Republic, keeping alive plans to save the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran after the US withdrawal.

Photos of Iranians Arrested in Belgium Prove Their MKO Affiliation

The two Iranians recently apprehended in Belgium for allegedly plotting to bomb the MKO’s gathering in Paris are notorious members of the terrorist Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization.

Iran Says Future of Ties with Switzerland Bright, Promising

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who paid an official visit to Switzerland on Tuesday, says the two countries are determined to expand their bilateral ties in various areas.

“US Angry at Switzerland, Austria’s Warm Reception of Iran President”

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the US is furious that two key European states have warmly welcomed him during his ongoing trip to Switzerland and Austria.

“Iran Source of Serious Rift between US, Europe”

A political analyst says Iran and Europe are taking an important test at a time when US policies on the Iran nuclear deal have created a deep rift between Washington and European countries.

“Iranians Arrested in Belgium Members of MKO Terrorist Cult”

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the recent reports on the role of Iranian nationals in an alleged plot to bomb an MKO gathering in Paris are part of a scenario devised by the terrorist group to deal a blow to Iran-Europe relations.

Iran Nuclear Deal Key to Global Peace, Security: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has described the Iran nuclear deal as a great diplomatic achievement whose survival is in the interests of the global peace and security.

“EU to Deliver Its Package to Save Iran Nuclear Deal Friday”

European countries will provide Iran with a package to save the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on Friday during a ministerial meeting of Iran and the P4+1, an Iranian official said.

President Rouhani in Zurich to Discuss JCPOA, Yemen Crisis

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who has arrived in Zurich, says he is going to confer with top European officials on the ongoing crises in Yemen and Syria as well as ways to save the Iran nuclear deal during his ongoing trip to Switzerland and Austria.

Europe to Be Filled with Drugs, Refugees If Iran Stops Efforts: Minister

The Iranian interior minister slammed Europe for its failure to cooperate with the Islamic Republic, saying that if Iran turns “a blind eye” to the smuggling of illicit drugs and refugee crisis, Europe will face one million refugees and two thousand tons of narcotics.

“Iran President’s Trips to Bern, Vienna Highly Significant”

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has explained why President Hassan Rouhani’s upcoming visit to Europe is of great significance.

“EU’s Package to Save JCPOA Not Offered to Iran Yet”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says he cannot confirm a report that claims the European Union has provided Iran with a package to convince the Islamic Republic to remain in the nuclear deal following the US withdrawal from the 2015 accord.

Iran President to Discuss EU’s JCPOA Package in European Visit

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is set to discuss a package prepared by the European Union to save the Iran nuclear deal during his upcoming visit to Austria and Switzerland.

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