Iran-EU Relations

“Iran-Europe Talks Fruitful If Focused on Regional Issues, Not Missiles”

A political analyst says negotiations between Iran and Europe on regional issues can be fruitful and trust-building only if the EU does not raise the issue of Tehran’s missile program.

“EU Strongly Supports Iran Nuclear Deal as Reliable Int’l Treaty”

The Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament, David McAllister, says the EU strongly backs the nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1.

Don’t Let Rude French FM Enter Iran: Conservative Daily

An Iranian conservative newspaper says the French foreign minister has made rude remarks about Iran and, hence, must not be allowed to enter the country.

Europe Seeking to Keep US in JCPOA by Offering Concessions: Iran

A top Iranian official says Europe is seeking to keep the US in the Iran nuclear deal by offering Washington concessions in areas other than the JCPOA.

Nuclear Deal Base for Boosting Cooperation with Europe: Rouhani

Iran’s president says showing commitment to the Iran nuclear deal can be a base to establish closer cooperation between Iran and the European Union, and this will in turn ensure peace and security in the region and the world.

“EU’s Support for Iran Nuclear Deal Not for Economic Reasons”

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the European Union regards the Iran nuclear deal as one of its major achievements, and its support for the JCPOA is not for economic reasons.

Iran Deal Unique Achievement of Multilateral Diplomacy: EU

EU foreign policy chief and foreign ministers of France, Germany, and the UK have highlighted the need for full implementation of the Iran nuclear deal, describing it as a great achievement for diplomacy.

Iran FM, Top European Diplomats Discuss JCPOA in Brussels

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has conferred on the Iran nuclear deal in a joint meeting with his French, British, and German counterparts and the EU foreign policy chief in Brussels.

Iran FM to Visit Moscow, Brussels

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is set to visit the Russian and Belgian capitals on Wednesday and Thursday.

Exclusive: Iran Fully Prepared for US Withdrawal from JCPOA

An informed source close to the Iranian foreign ministry says all relevant bodies in the Islamic Republic have received instructions on what to do in case the US president refuses to re-certify Iran’s compliance with the nuclear deal on January 12.

Italy’s Ex-PM Calls for Enhanced Iran-EU Ties

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and former Italian Prime Minister Massimo D'Alema have discussed issues of mutual interest in a Monday meeting in Tehran.  

Iran FM’s Talks in Brussels to Focus on JCPOA, Not Riots

Tehran has rejected media reports linking an upcoming meeting between Iranian and EU officials to recent scattered riots in Iran, saying the planned talks will focus on the 2015 multilateral nuclear deal.

“Berlin, Rome to Display Items on Loan from Iranian Museum”

Berlin and Rome are in talks with Tehran to open exhibitions putting on show items on loan from Tehran’s Museum of Contemporary Arts.

Europe Won’t Defy US over Iran Nuclear Deal: Analyst

A senior political commentator says Europeans should not be expected to act against Washington's will when it comes to the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Rejects Mogherini’s Claims on Nuclear Deal Text

A senior Iranian diplomat has dismissed EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini’s claim that the text of the Iran nuclear deal provides the basis for more constructive engagement with Iran in the region.

Iran FM Warns Europe against Repeating History

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in an article in The New York Times, has warned Europe against repeating the history by siding with the US against Iran’s missile program.

Iran VP, Estonia President Discuss Promotion of Ties

Iran’s Vice President for Women and Family Affair Massoumeh Ebtekar has conferred on development of bilateral relations with Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid in Iceland.

Iran’s Regional Influence Result of Making Right Choices: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic’s growing influence in the region is because it has refused to support terrorist groups and made right choices.

“EU Must Take Tougher Stances on MKO Terrorists”

The EU is expected to adopt a decisive stance on members of the anti-Iran Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO), Iran’s interior minister stressed, referring to remnants of the notorious group living in Europe as “dangerous terrorists” with blood of Iranians on their hands.

Iran Vows to Boost Range of Missiles If Europe Turns into Threat

An Iranian top commander has warned that the Islamic Republic will increase the range of its missiles to more than 2,000 km if it finds Europe has turned into a threat to the country.

Iran’s Zarif, EP Diplomat Discuss Expansion of Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and visiting Head of European Parliament's Delegation for Relations with Iran (D-IR), Janusz Lewandowski, have exchanged views on issues of mutual interests in a meeting in Tehran.

Iran Receives €20m Aid from EU for Safe Nuclear Energy

The European Union has provided Iran with a €20 million donation to help it develop safe nuclear energy, said the spokesperson of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).

Iran FM, EU’s Schmid Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and visiting Secretary General of the European External Action Service, Helga Schmid, have held talks in Tehran.

Condolences Pour in for Iran Deadly Earthquake

Heads of several states and other high-ranking officials from all around the globe have sent messages of condolences to Iran over the Sunday night’s deadly quake which has so far killed over 380 people and wounded nearly 6,000.

EU Serious in Promotion of Agriculture Ties with Iran

The European Union's Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Phil Hogan says the EU is determined to expand its ties with Iran in all fields, particularly agriculture and food products.

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