Iran-EU Relations

Iran, Switzerland Sign Railway Agreement

The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Matisa, a Swiss railway firm, for the construction and repair of railway tracks and machines in Iran.

“Europe Not Serious Enough against US’ Iran Policy”

The Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has urged the European parties to the Iran nuclear deal to stand firm against the US’ aggressive policy towards the 2015 agreement.

EU’s Proposals for JCPOA Not Meeting Iran’s Expectations: Nuclear Chief

Ali Akbar Salehi, the Head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI), has cast doubt over the future of the Iran nuclear deal, saying the proposals put forth by the EU to convince Iran to remain in the nuclear deal are not strong enough to meet the Islamic Republic’s expectations.

French Firms Can’t Stay in Iran, Minister Says

France’s finance minister says Europe has to build independent financial institutions immunized from US penalties which are making business in Iran impossible for European companies.

Iran Nuclear Deal Must Be Preserved, Corbyn Tells Iranian Envoy

UK’s Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn says the nuclear agreement with the Islamic Republic must be preserved and clear measures shall be taken to keep peace in the Middle East, Iran’s ambassador to London said.

Iran, Switzerland Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues

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

Netherlands Hosting “Iran, Cradle of Civilisation” Exhibition

An exhibition of Iranian historical items has opened in the Dutch city of Assen to introduce the Iranian civilisation to the visitors.

MP Calls for Punishment of Foreign Firms Leaving Iran

A member of Iranian Parliament Economic Commission says the foreign companies which have decided to leave Iran in the wake of the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal should be punished.

Iran President Sends Congratulatory Messages to Italian, Spanish PMs

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in separate messages, has congratulated Spain’s Pedro Sanchez and Italy’s Giuseppe Conte on being elected as their respective countries’ new prime ministers.

SCO Member States Express Full Support for Iran Nuclear Deal: FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says there was a global support for the JCPOA during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in China.

EU Taking Steps to Maintain Growth of Trade Ties with Iran

Helga Schmid, the Secretary General of the European External Action Service, says the EU is taking measures to help promote business relations between Tehran and European firms despite the imminent re-imposition of US sanctions.

Iran Says Time Running Out for Europe to Preserve JCPOA

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says time is running out for European countries who want to save the nuclear deal, and Tehran is not going to wait for Europe’s promises, which have no timeframe.

VP Says Iran Can’t Wait Forever for Confirmation of JCPOA

An Iranian vice president says the country “cannot wait forever” for the confirmation of the landmark nuclear deal following the US withdrawal from the multi-national agreement.

“Europe Must Make Up for Losses US Inflicted on Iran Deal”

An Iranian parliamentarian says Europe must compensate for the losses inflicted on the Iran nuclear deal due to Washington’s withdrawal from, and breach of commitments under agreement.

Expert-Level Meeting of JCPOA Joint Commission Held in Tehran

An expert-level meeting of the Joint Commission of the Iran nuclear deal was held in the Iranian capital city Tehran on Thursday.

“EU Seeking to Deceive Iran into Accepting US Demands”

A prominent conservative journalist says Europe is seeking to trick Iran into accepting the US demands over Iran’s missile program and regional influence during current negotiations over the JCPOA.

Tehran to Host Expert-Level Meeting of JCPOA Joint Commission

Iranian capital Tehran is to host an expert-level meeting of the Joint Commission of the JCPOA on Thursday.

EU Says Iran’s Enrichment Plan Not in Violation of JCPOA

The European Union says a "first assessment" indicated that Iran's declared intention to increase uranium enrichment capacity did not violate Tehran's commitments under a landmark nuclear agreement it signed with major world powers in 2015.

“Iran Has Prepared Infrastructure to Resume Nuclear Work If JCPOA Collapses”

Iran’s nuclear chief says the country has already prepared infrastructure required to immediately resume its nuclear activities if the nuclear agreement it signed with six world powers collapses.

“EU’s Dream of Restricting Iran’s Nuclear Program While Keeping Sanctions Won’t Come True”

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Europe seeks to both restrict Tehran’s nuclear program and keep the sanctions in place, but this dream won’t be realized.

Iran Urges Other States to Stand against US Bullying

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zaif says each member of the international community is duty-bound to stand against the US’ evasion of law, bullying, and indifference to the rule of law.

Iran President’s Aide Warns against Drawing Too Close to Russia, China

An advisor to the Iranian President has opposed pushes for closer ties with the eastern bloc, saying the Islamic Republic has been and must remain “independent”.

Iran FM Writes Letter on JCPOA to Foreign Counterparts

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has, in separate letters to his opposite numbers, briefed them on the latest situation of the Iran nuclear deal.

“Europe Resisting US Pressure to Protect Own Interests, Not Iran’s”

A senior political analyst says Europe’s resistance against Washington’s pressure is aimed at safeguarding its own interests, not those of Iran.

“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.

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