Iran-EU Relations

Iran Leader Hails Idea of Replacing Dollar with Euro in Int’l Transactions

The Governor of Iran’s Central Bank Valiollah Seif says the government eyes replacing the US dollar with the euro in its international transactions and the idea has been welcomed by the Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.

Iran Says Nuclear Weapons to Remain Its Red Line Forever

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s opposition to nuclear weapons production is permanent, a senior Iranian MP said, adding that use of nuclear weapons against others is the country’s red line.

“EU’s Talks with US over Iran Deal Strategic Mistake”

The EU has made a big mistake by entering into talks with the US over the Iran nuclear deal, instead of holding its ground and announcing it will never accept US calls for renegotiation of the pact.

“JCPOA Termination: Disaster for US, Golden Opportunity for Iran”

A senior Iranian journalist and commentator says Washington is unlikely to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal as the agreement has had numerous advantages for Americans and withdrawing from it will just benefit Tehran.

Europeans Should Not Tie JCPOA to Iran Missile Program: Larijani

Iranian Parliament Speaker has warned the European countries against tying the Iran nuclear deal with the country’s missile program.

EU Warned against Joining US in Blackmailing Iran

Ali Shamkhani, the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has warned European countries against giving in to the US pressures.

Iran Warns Europe against Proposing New Sanctions

A senior Iranian diplomat has strongly advised Europe against toeing the US line regarding the 2015 nuclear deal, reacting to a media report that big European powers are preparing for new Iran sanctions.

“Signatories Agree to Maintain Iran Nuclear Deal amid Trump Threats”

Parties to the Iran nuclear deal are in agreement over the need to keep the watershed pact in place, confirming the US has been sidelined in internal discussions regarding the deal, a senior Iranian diplomat said.

JCPOA Joint Commission Convenes in Vienna

Delegates from Iran, the UK, the US, China, France, Germany, Russia, and the European Union have started a regular meeting of the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in Vienna on Friday.

“Iran Needs Closer Alignment with Europe for Countering Trump Animosity”

A prominent political analyst has urged the Iranian government to expend efforts to draw closer to big powers, particularly Europeans, in the face of a US government he said is turning to be “the most anti-Iran” one in decades.

Iran’s Economic Partners Must Get Ready for End of JCPOA

A senior Iranian official has advised other countries, particularly the business partners of Tehran, to be prepared for an economy without the Iran nuclear deal.

Europe to Lose Iran If It Leans towards US: Araqchi

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi has warned the European Union of the consequences of taking the US’ side in the ongoing conflict over the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran President Says Tehran, Baku Can Link Asia to Europe

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran and Azerbaijan can turn into a connecting route between Asia and North Europe.

EU Must Choose between Keeping Iran Deal, Appeasing Trump: UK Diplomat

Peter Jenkins, a former British ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), says it is not possible for the European Union to preserve the Iran nuclear deal and appease the US president at the same time.

Attackers Storm Iran’s Embassy in London

Iran’s ambassador to Britain says a few supporters of a counter-revolutionary group have raided the Iranian embassy in London.

Iran’s Regional Presence None of US, Europe’s Business: Leader

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says Iran needs no permission from American or European officials for its presence in the region.

“France Can Restore Its Regional Role by Cooperating with Iran”

Former Iranian Ambassador to France Hamid Reza Assefi says France has lost its role in the Middle East to the US, but it can regain it through the enhancement of its cooperation with Tehran.

Europe Going to Extremes in Appeasing Trump: Iran FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Europeans are going to extremes to keep Washington in the nuclear agreement, but that would finally deal a heavy blow to the EU itself.

“Trump’s Strategy of Gaining Concessions to Grip All Countries”

A senior political analyst has called on the EU to reinforce its independent role vis-à-vis the US, warning that Trump’s policy of gaining concessions will spill over to all countries, especially Europe.

Iran Urges EU to Compel US to Abide by Nuclear Deal

The US is hindering to European Union's adherence to Iran's historic nuclear deal, says Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

France Committed to Iran Nuclear Deal despite US Pressure: FM

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has reiterated the strong support of the EU, France in particular, for the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal despite the US stonewalling.

Iran Rejects Reports on Tehran-EU ‘Negotiation’ over Regional Issues

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed certain media reports on a fresh round of negotiations between the Islamic Republic and the European Union over regional issues.

Iran-EU Talks: Initiative for Peace or Withdrawal in Trump’s Favour?

Reports say that some European countries have already begun their talks with Tehran to reach what US President Donald Trump has forced them to achieve.

“Iran FM’s Tour of Balkans to Boost Non-Oil Exports”

An economic official is optimistic that Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s recent trip to the Balkans could help raise Iran’s non-oil trade, as these countries have shown more willingness to engage in economic collaboration with Iran than western governments.

Iran in Heart of Every Single Bosnian Citizen: PM

Denis Zvizdic, the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, says all Bosnian people love Iran from the bottom of their hearts given the Islamic Republic’s support for their country.

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